The Van Staal VM150 offered inshore and surf fishermen a reel that lived up to Van Staal’s reputation for toughness, but at a lower price. In 2014, offshore anglers will be able to experience the same value and toughness in the Van Staal VM275.
The VM275 holds 400 yards of 80-pound braid, takes in 42 inches of line with each crank of the reel handle, and has a smooth, strong drag that was battle-tested on big Cape Cod bluefin as the reel was being designed. The Van Staal VM275 is available now, at a price of $599.
For more information on the VM275 and other Van Staal gear, visit vanstaal.com
It is funny that you rate the reel so highly when reading an Alan Hawke review he says it is not worth the money.