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09-08-2011, 07:03 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Padawan
Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.
OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.
There are other decent rigs out there for less coin. It really depends on how and where you will use it. |
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09-08-2011, 07:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
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I think one of the best bangs for the buck is the Shimano Saragosa. Nice gear set, strong reliable drag and super easy to self service.
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09-08-2011, 07:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
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"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."
...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....
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09-08-2011, 08:33 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc
"OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum."
...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....
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I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel. |
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Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
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09-08-2011, 09:43 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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Originally Posted by JohnR
I have no doubt that it is but in some areas where capacity is a factor it may come up short. I have fished similar sized quality reels from shore in big fish areas and the canal and I always felt nekkid due to the capacity - not the strength - of the reel.
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true...just love the lightness of the setup... |
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09-08-2011, 10:04 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Padawan
Yeah I been looking at the vs 150 for 400 bucks a bit much for me but gotta love them vs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
VS 150 may be the ultimate Surf Scup reel.
OK, it really is a great reel but too small for most big bass applications. Would suggest the VS200 at minimum.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc
...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....
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Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills 
What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.
PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna...  |
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09-08-2011, 10:13 AM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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Rocks: 10ft Lami SS (factory) 2-6 paired with 706 and 50# PP
Beach: 9ft GLoomis 1084 paired with 704 and 30#PP
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09-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JackK
Pretty sure he's talking about the VM150, not the VS... if not, where can I find a VS for 4 bills
What's the braid capacity of the VS150? The VS website says 440 yards of 30 lb, which seems more than plenty. However, SWE/tackledirect list the VS150 capacity at 330/30, and the VM150 is listed as 350/30.
PS: If you save up and get a VS250, you have a rock solid reel that you can use for bass AND tuna... |
i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished... |
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09-09-2011, 09:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc
i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished...
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If you hook a bass that can take 300 yards of braid, it doesn't matter if you have another 100 or 200 yards on the reel. You aren't stopping that fish. And I seriously doubt that there are many bass out there that a VS150 can't stop because of either capacity or drag. |
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