Zee Baas - The Successor to the VS - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

eelslinger · 03-05-2006, 05:16 PM

more pics are on this

This may interest you.

The original VS designer, Robert W Koelewyn has created a new reel called the Zee Baas.

Zee Baas = Sea Boss in Dutch.

It will be

1. waterproof and submersible
2. Gray green in color, I am not sure if gold will be offered
3. Machined aluminum
4. be a 100 VS class reel with 2 manual bails and 2 spools, a 100 and a 150 spool in any combo.
5. All self service with tools provided.
6. All US made in Milford, CT.
7. Mechanically better than the original VS, although I don't know what is meant by that yet.

The web site of the same name, as the reel, should be up this week, or next, and will be presented at some of the upcoming shows this month.

A friend of mine got this info from Koelewyn.

Swimmer · 03-05-2006, 05:24 PM

It looks like what a retro VS would have looked like if there had been and era prior to the current VS which it could refer too.

Christian · 03-05-2006, 05:26 PM

looks like a freeking machine!
hope its not $1000

shadow · 03-05-2006, 06:13 PM

from what I hear it is something like $1200 to $1400.

Skitterpop · 03-05-2006, 06:28 PM

a bigger long cast spool

maddog2020 · 03-05-2006, 06:35 PM

I like the dual line rollers - smarter way instead of the goofy exterior counterweight IMHO. Faster pickup as well.

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

I think the holes are BS - weakens the design and the "weight" savings from the aluminum is a JOKE. Solid is better.

Cool - another reel I need to own.

I haven't jumped on the Daiwa Saltiga wagon yet ... lol.

The Accurate spinner is nice ($900), but an offshore boat reel. They are coming out with a Penn 650ss/6500ss size may be in the Fall.

Peter Lajoie · 03-05-2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Christian

looks like a freeking machine!
hope its not $1000

There actually more than that from what Ive heard.

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

I wonder if it is a transportation security connection facilitator for your integrated energy transfer lever and line control and reclamation coil containment device hard point ejector rack for your Silica Traversal Vehicle. Absolutely necessary for a >1000 smacker piscis extraction apparatus...

Wow - and I was hoping for a water impregnatable, simple spinning reel that was LESS money than a VS

JFigliuolo · 03-06-2006, 08:56 AM

too many folks have VS's so the upper crust need something that will stand out in the crowd..

over a G for a reel... WTF!

basswipe · 03-06-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Wow - and I was hoping for a water impregnatable, simple spinning reel that was LESS money than a VS

Pete F. · 03-06-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

too many folks have VS's so the upper crust need something that will stand out in the crowd..

over a G for a reel... WTF!

I have trouble with over a hundred...

Goose · 03-06-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

I wonder if it is a transportation security connection facilitator for your integrated energy transfer lever and line control and reclamation coil containment device hard point ejector rack for your Silica Traversal Vehicle. Absolutely necessary for a >1000 smacker piscis extraction apparatus...

no kidding John, you wanna catch fish don't you?

$850 or $1450 it doesn't make a difference, theres a small crowd who thinks they need it.

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 09:23 AM

I'm not going to knock the fellar that wants a VS or a Zee or whatever. I have one VS and it is pretty sweet and handled a bunch of SBT very well. However, I want a solid, reliable, water proof, efficient surf casting reel for under $250. Should not be that hard to do IMO...

Goose · 03-06-2006, 09:30 AM

Yeah I remember you telling me the details. I wonder how much $ it who take to get the "Redmond Salt Slut" on the market?

Mike P · 03-06-2006, 09:56 AM

Somewhere in CT, Bill Preistberger is sitting in an easy chair, reading about this turkey, and laughing his ass off. I read $1425 as the list price, which runs you to $1500 with tax. Betcha a spare spool'll run 500 clams, easy.

As someone once said about the VS 400, the 4 lb offshore tuna abortion, "it's that crazy Dutchman's latest joke on guys with more money than brains"

Nebe · 03-06-2006, 10:00 AM

Spence already has one on order.

ProfessorM · 03-06-2006, 10:03 AM

Be a cold day in hell before I would spend that kind of money, even if I could afford it. It is pretty and all but why be sucked in. I don't think I even know anyone who could afford it.

Redsoxticket · 03-06-2006, 10:07 AM

Neben you can use it as your backup to your VS which is the backup to your conv.. Besides I think you'll look cool with it.

MAC · 03-06-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

JohnR · 03-06-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

I'm sticking with my security cable attachment point for the Sled's rod rack

(but you are very good

)

Redsoxticket · 03-06-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC

to hook your plug, I'd bet. Instead of putting the hook on the handle knob

How about a place to wrap your line to give you more leverage to pull when to get snaged on something out there. That will prevent roller damage.
Plug holder maybe, there doesn't appear to be enough room to clear the reel without possible scratching the finish.

Nebe · 03-06-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

Neben you can use it as your backup to your VS which is the backup to your conv.. Besides I think you'll look cool with it.

no friggin way.

but my vs is my backup reel

eastendlu · 03-06-2006, 11:23 AM

Sure i'll buy one but only after i win lotto megamillions.

wader-dad · 03-06-2006, 11:36 AM

what is the latest on Penn comming out with a sealed bomb proof up to date 704 for under $250? Is that fact or fiction?

Pete F. · 03-06-2006, 12:14 PM

Actually if you look at the price of fly reels, that are way less complex, VS reels are inexpensive. but I still won't buy one.

PNG · 03-06-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wader-dad

what is the latest on Penn comming out with a sealed bomb proof up to date 704 for under $250? Is that fact or fiction?

Summerish...

Gloucester2 · 03-06-2006, 01:07 PM

The top one looks like it's already leaking oil

In The Surf · 03-06-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by maddog2020

What the heck is that thing sticking out of the side of the stem for??

In looking closely at the picture it appears that the reel stem is offset and is part of the whole reel being balanced and a place to hang a plug.

BigBo · 03-06-2006, 01:48 PM

Looks like the drag adjustment is accomplished via palming that top cap.?? Since there's no knob to turn. How easy will that work with wet or slimey hands or people with arthritis problems once the wet and cold sets in? I think I'd rather have a simple knob on the front.

Redsoxticket · 03-06-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

How about a place to wrap your line to give you more leverage to pull when to get snaged on something out there. That will prevent roller damage.
Plug holder maybe, there doesn't appear to be enough room to clear the reel without possible scratching the finish.

or
Security mount bracket for attaching a locking device or stablizing the reel when it is in a rod holder.