Van Staal VM 150

[JackK]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

There pretty heavy from the specs they give, too heavy for a reel that size.

From what I understand a lot of guys are using them for boat duty only.

I decided to not get one after looking around at them and talking to people who have used them and reading all the reviews I could find.

For $150 more (550) you can usually fine a nice used VS 150 or 200.

Good luck if you decide to go that route.
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I think it's a great reel for the boat, but doesn't hold up that well in the surf, from the people I've talked to who've used it in that way. If you're not going to dunk it, it'll probably hold up OK. A used VS for a few bucks more is the best value.

I think that if a bass takes even 150 yards of braid from you your drag is waaay too light... just IMO

[basswipe]

I guess some didn't read the title of this thread very carefully.

Jim is asking about the VM150 not the VS150.The VM is a massively watered down version of the VS.At 4 bills not worth it.The price diff between a VS150 and a VM is a hell of a lot more than $150 more like $300.

Get a Saragosa and call it a day.

[JackK]

Originally Posted by basswipe

I guess some didn't read the title of this thread very carefully.

Jim is asking about the VM150 not the VS150.The VM is a massively watered down version of the VS.At 4 bills not worth it.The price diff between a VS150 and a VM is a hell of a lot more than $150 more like $300.

Get a Saragosa and call it a day.

At least in regards to what chef and I said... used VS. I agree with you- the VM for $400 isn't worth it IMO, but that could definitely change based on what kind of fishing you do. Glad it works for Ducketts.

But, if one's willing to drop four bills on a new VM 150, then saving an extra $150 for a used VS150 probably wouldn't be that big of a deal, and would be the better investment long term.