Bass Rod & Reel Setup

[doc]

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.

true...just love the lightness of the setup...

[JackK]

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.

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.

Originally Posted by doc

...i have not had an issue w the vs150 on good sized bass...smooth and controlled in my opinion....

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...

[bart]

Rocks: 10ft Lami SS (factory) 2-6 paired with 706 and 50# PP

Beach: 9ft GLoomis 1084 paired with 704 and 30#PP

[doc]

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...

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by doc

i have never had a capacity issue with the vs150 using braid where i have fished...

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.

[doc]

Originally Posted by fishbones

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.

no argument here...