Van Staal VSB150 (Plug Fest)
 

Eric, I'll take this... gotta figure some stuff out but I'll take it. I'll get someone I know who will be @ Plugfest to pick it up for me.

To be clear, the needed part is identified in the attached picture. The screw identified by the arrow is needed as well.

I sent an email to VS. If they (for some reason) come back and say that the part is unreasonably expensive that might change things

Let me know Ian,I can ask Craig if you want.

I called Zebco because the parts idenified on the VSB150 schematic on their website looks like it really is for a non-bailed 150.

Here are the part numbers & prices:

• Handle Hub (part number VSB1014B): $14.46
• Screw (part number SCSHC8): $.47

Please confirm your agreement to purchase if this is acceptable.

FYI: To order the parts call 800-588-9030 at press "9" for a human. You'll want to double-confirfm the numbers, prices and that the Handle Hub is black.

You must have been occupying the lines when I called in. I called RE instead and they were going to call me back. I'm still taking the reel

Sounds good. Reel sold to Ian. Please let me know via PM once transaction arrangements are made for this Saturday.
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If IAN changes his Mind. I will take it as well

where is Plug Fest being held?

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ement.php?f=12
See sticky main forum

Not for nuttin Eric but..how did you misplace this part//?

I broke the handle neck on my non-bailed 150, so to make do I unscrewed the bailed-150's handle assembly and used that. The bailed 150 has a longer handle neck and I liked the feel of that one better, so I ordered that one to replace the one I broke. Problem is, the handle hubs are different on the two reels and the longer neck wouldn't seat correctly, so I kept the handle hub on the non-bailed 150 and just switched handle knobs (I like the little one better).

So, there you have it. :)

Not sure if anyone else has this issue, but the non-bailed 150's handle neck is so short that it sometimes feels awkward when setting the hook. I also do something weird by reflex when setting the hook -- I put a lot of pressure on the handle neck with the mechanics of my hook set -- this is the second handle neck I've broken when setting the hook (the other was a VS275!)

Got the reel Eric... I'm speechless... The thing is just as described. Even managed to get the necessary parts today at Rivers End. Best deal I've gotten on a VS. THANK YOU!
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nice score Ian. I must of missed you today because I was at Rivers End too for some time.

Very welcome, Ian. Enjoy.
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