I have had a can staal before and it wasn’t a x series and the line lay was horrible but on the series the line lay is amazing

Simply simple, strong quality to fish for a lifetime in any surf conditions

Awesome reel lives up to its name

I purchased the Van Staal VS200BXP from Tackle Direct in November 2018 - since then, I've put it through an absolute beating and its performed flawlessly.

Outside of the largest stripers, the VS200 is a bit more power than you'd need in the surf in the northeast. However, it's been great for trips to Cabo San Lucas targeting roosters.

It's not as smooth as a saltiga or stella, but what it lacks in smoothness it makes up for in being pretty much bomb proof - a tradeoff I'm happy to make. I've dunked it more time than I can count, laid it in sand... it does not seem to care.

4 Stars instead of 5 only because the stock handle should be better... but if paired with the Van Staal Power Grip Handle Knob...chef’s kiss

This reel is the work horse for the true surf fisherman, no bells and whistles, cranks like a coffee grinder until it gets broken in, but it is the field tested no fail sealed reel out there.

Amazing waterproof reel! VS150 is great size for the beach fishing I do not think its too heavy and casts great.

These reels are absolute brutes they can handle just about anything you hook on the other side of the line

Love the reel hate the price

Simply one of the best reels out there. Extremely durable, easy to use and can take any beating you throw at it. If your serious about surf casting, this is the reel you need. It will outlast every other competitor

Great workmanship went into this reel! Very tough fished with it all fall here in Cape Breton on some harsh conditions, fishing off rocks and long hikes. A fresh water hose bath after every use is all that's needed .

IMO best reel for surf casting. Reliable and bullet proof.

I have used other reels wade fishing
The first time you dunk them it’s over,
Took me a while to spend the $$$$. Now I have 4, so when spend the money think of it as a long term investment and well worth it...

Great reel , I love it . Great customer service and communication , fast shipping !

VS150BXP is a work horse! Every saltwater angler should have this in their arsenal. This reel, paired with a 7ft spinning rod, proved itself time and time again against gator bluefish and cow striped bass.

Never a doubt in my mind that this reel could conquer any fish that took the line.

Been surf fishing all my life, now retired on North Padre Island, and have daily access to the Padre Island National Seashore, one of the top surf fishing locations in the world, 60 miles of driving access to totally non-commercialized seashore. The Van Staal, third one in my tackle, is the only way to go. Handles any and all that takes the hook. As my father told me, “only costs a little bit more to go first class.” Van Staal is first class.
Thanks to my wife for getting me this for Christmas, and she enjoys hers too.