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.
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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.
| Series | VR Generation 2 |
| Body | Fully sealed aluminum |
| Application | Inshore to offshore saltwater fishing |
| Retrieve | Convertible left/right |
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.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
Precision-forged and machined for strength without excess weight, with skeletonized cut-outs in the spool, body, and rotor to reduce weight while maintaining durability.
Precision-forged and machined for strength without excess weight, with skeletonized cut-outs in the spool, body, and rotor to reduce weight while maintaining durability.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
The included kit allows anglers to switch between bailed and bail-less setups, easily adapting to different fishing styles and preferences.
The included kit allows anglers to switch between bailed and bail-less setups, easily adapting to different fishing styles and preferences.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
Submersible and corrosion-resistant, this design is perfect for surf and saltwater fishing, keeping sand, water, and salt out for long-lasting performance.
Submersible and corrosion-resistant, this design is perfect for surf and saltwater fishing, keeping sand, water, and salt out for long-lasting performance.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
The shaft enhances durability and reduces flex under heavy loads, making it ideal for fighting large, hard-pulling fish.
The shaft enhances durability and reduces flex under heavy loads, making it ideal for fighting large, hard-pulling fish.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
This feature offers precise drag adjustments for greater control during fights while ensuring smooth and consistent pressure to handle big battles.
This feature offers precise drag adjustments for greater control during fights while ensuring smooth and consistent pressure to handle big battles.
Features of Van Staal VR
Features of Van Staal VR
Optimized gear ratios enable quick retrieves and a high line capacity, making it suitable for targeting species of all sizes, from inshore redfish to offshore tuna.
Optimized gear ratios enable quick retrieves and a high line capacity, making it suitable for targeting species of all sizes, from inshore redfish to offshore tuna.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
