Do you guys think a VS200 for 650 Shipped is a good deal?

Not really, NIB from a dealer?.....

Yes nib
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Shop around, should be able to find one for about $575.

Nib that is agreat deal. 739 is the going price for a VS200 New.
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If you want a reel for tuna, hold off for a 250/275- you'll need the line capacity
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I have a buddy selling a entire tuna set up right now: bailed VS250 , OTI JIg rod spooled with 60LB hollow core for $750 total. Let me know if your interested.

I would buy an upscaled conventional.

I am using this for bass
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I am using this for bass
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OK, sorry Padawan. I thought you were talking Tuna. If you are talking on your boat, the VS is overkill. I sold all of mine when I bought my boat. They are great reels for the surf but on the boat you really don't need a sealed, waterproof reel.

I use all Penn SS series for spinners on the boat and they have served me well.

if your lookin for a van staal for the boat, what about the new 400$ range one with the bail? btw does anyone have any experience with those?

Some of us are trying to get the Padawan into a Bass/Surf real he can also use for Tuna from a boat - hence moving him from buying 27 different reels to getting him to one to cover several functions - pretty PLEASE with bunker on top - don't give him any other ideas :tooth:

And Padawan - if you can spend a couple extra bucks and buy one at a local shop (or forum sponsor :hee: ) it helps the locals ;)

I dont have a problem supporting the local forum sponsors, but I would like to get it at the right price!!!