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Casting Z's · 02-09-2007, 07:55 PM

I'm with you on that one Bronko!
I think the reason everyone has a different opinion is because those who have used the tiny VS150 have found that it's incredible, smooth and consistent drag system, can easily bring in a 40-50 lb. cow, all within 1/3 to 2/3 the most, of the spools line capacity, (if we're all using 20# Fire-line or similar).
It makes one begin to rethink their gear requirements after using this tiny super light power house of a reel. I'm sold on the fact that it's all you really need, IMO!
However! All fine and dandy, until that day comes when a 60# SUPER COW is on the other end of your line. Now we're talking about what we've all been waited for! That moment, we all scour our memory banks in search of any chinks in the armor of preparation, (bad knot, old line, cracked rod, crappy reel, so on, so on!) the fight of a life time is upon us. ARE WE READY?
The 150 might show it's limitations in such a battle, but if everything is in order as it should be, when one sets out for big cows, then the fight should end up victorious. And if not, just one more awesome fish story of being spooled by the big one!
Point is, if you cast plugs all night, 8'-9' rod and a 150 can be one super-light outfit with all the power you'll need to tackle big stripers.
The 200 gives you all the line reserve and power one would ever need fishing Stripers, plus it's a much better mate in size and hand crank length, (to power crank the weed buildup on your line) to a 10'-12' surf rod. The 250 and up I think, will tackle pretty much anything?
Don't forget? VS and ZB are small Mom and Pop business's that need patronage to survive. Just as Hab's, Salty's and other small niche fishing businesses' do that create superb products.

02-09-2007, 07:55 PM	#16
Casting Z's Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seacoast NH Posts: 108	I'm with you on that one Bronko! I think the reason everyone has a different opinion is because those who have used the tiny VS150 have found that it's incredible, smooth and consistent drag system, can easily bring in a 40-50 lb. cow, all within 1/3 to 2/3 the most, of the spools line capacity, (if we're all using 20# Fire-line or similar). It makes one begin to rethink their gear requirements after using this tiny super light power house of a reel. I'm sold on the fact that it's all you really need, IMO! However! All fine and dandy, until that day comes when a 60# SUPER COW is on the other end of your line. Now we're talking about what we've all been waited for! That moment, we all scour our memory banks in search of any chinks in the armor of preparation, (bad knot, old line, cracked rod, crappy reel, so on, so on!) the fight of a life time is upon us. ARE WE READY? The 150 might show it's limitations in such a battle, but if everything is in order as it should be, when one sets out for big cows, then the fight should end up victorious. And if not, just one more awesome fish story of being spooled by the big one! Point is, if you cast plugs all night, 8'-9' rod and a 150 can be one super-light outfit with all the power you'll need to tackle big stripers. The 200 gives you all the line reserve and power one would ever need fishing Stripers, plus it's a much better mate in size and hand crank length, (to power crank the weed buildup on your line) to a 10'-12' surf rod. The 250 and up I think, will tackle pretty much anything? Don't forget? VS and ZB are small Mom and Pop business's that need patronage to survive. Just as Hab's, Salty's and other small niche fishing businesses' do that create superb products.