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Van Staal VR Series Spinning Reels

Color: Silver
Model: VR50

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Van Staal VR Spinning Reels – Generation 2

Fully sealed, lightweight, and built to take on anything from inshore schoolies to offshore bruisers.

The Van Staal VR Gen 2 series continues the brand’s tradition of rugged, high-performance saltwater reels. These reels feature a fully sealed body to keep salt and sand out, precision-machined construction, and updated internals for smoother operation and longer life. Whether you’re casting from the surf, the rocks, or the boat, the VR Gen 2 delivers strength and dependability you can count on season after season.

Key Features

  • Fully sealed body and drag system for total saltwater protection
  • Lightweight machined aluminum construction
  • Upgraded internals for improved smoothness and durability
  • Convertible for left- or right-hand retrieve
  • Designed for inshore finesse work or tackling offshore giants
  • Legendary Van Staal toughness and reliability

Specs

Series VR Generation 2
Body Fully sealed aluminum
Application Inshore to offshore saltwater fishing
Retrieve Convertible left/right

Rigging & Use

Why We Like It

The VR Gen 2 reels give you Van Staal performance at a lighter weight and more accessible price. They’re tough enough for surfcasting in pounding surf yet refined for boat or kayak use. A reel built to fish hard, season after season.

Van Staal VR Series Reels
Model Reel Handle Position Mono Line Capacity (Yards/Lb. Test) Braided Line Capacity (Yards/Lb. Test) Inches per Crank Ball Bearings Gear Ratio Weight Max Drag
VR50 Left 240/10lb 360/20lb 37" 14 6.3:1 8.9oz 25lb
VR51 Right 240/10lb 360/20lb 37" 14 6.3:1 8.9oz 25lb
VR75 Left 280/10lb 430/20lb 39" 14 6.3:1 9.0oz 25lb
VR125 Left 340/10lb 400/20lb 32" 13 4.8:1 16.6oz 35lb
VR150 Left 360/12lb 440/30lb 34" 13 4.8:1 17.0oz 35lb
VR151 Right 360/12lb 440/30lb 34" 13 4.8:1 17.0oz 35lb
VR175 Left 360/15lb 530/30lb 38" 13 4.8:1 17.5oz 40lb
VR200 Left 400/15lb 500/40lb 40" 13 4.8:1 19.6oz 40lb
VR201 Right 400/15lb 500/40lb 40" 13 4.8:1 19.6oz 40lb

Find Your Perfect Van Staal VR Reel

Lighter

Purpose: Perfect for inshore fishing and targeting smaller species.

Utility: With a lightweight 8.9 oz design, 6.3:1 gear ratio, and 25 lb max drag, the VR50 is ideal for back bays and light-tackle scenarios where precision and speed matter most.

Purpose: A left-handed option for inshore fishing.

Utility: At 8.9 oz with a 6.3:1 gear ratio and 25 lb max drag, the VR51 offers a counter-clockwise rotor spin for left-handed anglers looking for comfort and performance in smaller setups.

Purpose: A versatile option for inshore and light surf fishing.

Utility: Weighing 9 oz with a 6.3:1 gear ratio, 25 lb max drag, and a 39-inch retrieve per crank, the VR75 performs exceptionally well in light saltwater environments, handling mid-sized fish with ease.

Mid-Size

Purpose: A mid-size reel for general-purpose saltwater fishing.

Utility: At 16.6 oz, with a 4.8:1 gear ratio and 35 lb max drag, the VR125 is excellent for surf fishing and handling medium-sized species, offering a balance of power and control.

Purpose: A go-to reel for surf anglers targeting larger fish.

Utility: Weighing 17 oz, this reel combines a 4.8:1 gear ratio, 35 lb max drag, and a 34-inch retrieve per crank to handle aggressive saltwater species like striped bass and bluefish.

Purpose: A left-handed version of the VR150.

Utility: With the same 17 oz weight, 4.8:1 gear ratio, and 35 lb max drag as the VR150, the VR151 offers left-handed anglers power and reliability for surf fishing.

Purpose: Built for heavier applications, including offshore fishing.

Utility: At 17.5 oz with a 4.8:1 gear ratio and 40 lb max drag, the VR175 handles larger saltwater game fish, offering durability and a 38-inch retrieve per crank for efficient reeling.

Heavier

Purpose: Designed for surf and offshore anglers targeting trophy fish.

Utility: Weighing 19.6 oz with a 4.8:1 gear ratio and 40 lb max drag, the VR200 features high line capacity and a thick stainless steel shaft, built for extreme conditions and large pelagic species.

Purpose: A left-handed version of the VR200.

Utility: With the same 19.6 oz weight, 4.8:1 gear ratio, and 40 lb max drag as the VR200, the VR201 delivers strength and durability for left-handed offshore anglers targeting trophy fish.