Penn Torque?

[Striper_Haven_03]

Ok, if I where to buy a VS or ZB what model would best suite me? I like to keep it around the same size as a 560 in terms of weight,etc. Mike: you mentioned you had a VS 200? What about a ZB?..25?

[tattoobob]

either one of those would work, I would get the ZB because it's new technology and I love mine

[Mike P]

If you're going to hang it off a 10' rod, and fish mono or hybrid line, I'd go with the VS 200.

The only ZB that I've ever made a few casts with is John R's fancy deluxe first generation 22.

I have an older VS 200 and 250, with the unsealed Penn style drag on both. Both US, made in Stratford. They've pretty much sat unused over the last 4 years. But neither ever gave me a lick of trouble over the 8 years that I used them. It's just that the Saltiga serves my present needs better.

[JohnnySaxatilis]

Originally Posted by Striper_Haven_03

Ok, if I where to buy a VS or ZB what model would best suite me? I like to keep it around the same size as a 560 in terms of weight,etc. Mike: you mentioned you had a VS 200? What about a ZB?..25?

I switched from a 704z that ive used since i was like 12 that was my dad's to a vs200 two years ago and have never looked back. Its been the meat in a couple johnny/ditchrock sandwiches and has never broken or performance been hampered in any way. never had a break off due to the bailless. Im actually furious with myself that i hadnt switched sooner to a bailless system and its stupid easy to use. Having said that my ONLY gripe with the thing is casting distance due to the 200's smaller spool. i wish i got a 250