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The Van Staal VSB X2 Bailed is a premium saltwater spinning family with a conventional bail for line pickup. It is especially relevant for surfcasting and shore-based saltwater lure fishing. The reel retains familiar bail-operated line pickup while targeting demanding saltwater applications.
Every size in the Van Staal VSB X2 Bailed lineup is built for the same kind of fishing — the right one for you comes down to what you're targeting and how you fish. Pick a size below to see its full details.
| Specification | VSB50X2 - 5.9:1Surf plugging, bucktailing, and fishing around heavy surf where durability matters more than shaving weight. | VSB150X2 - 4.75:1Surf plugging, bucktailing, and fishing around heavy surf where durability matters more than shaving weight. | VSB200X2 - 4.25:1Balances very well with 10'–11' surf rods and heavy plugging rods. A strong fit for bluefish. |
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| Weight | 12 oz | 14.7 oz | 25.1 oz |
| Gear Ratio | 5.9:1 | 4.75:1 | 4.25:1 |
| Max Drag | 25 lbs | 30 lbs | 42 lbs |
| Line Capacity (Braid) | 360/20 | 440/30 | 500/40 |
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"This wasn't my first Van Staal but I expect it will be my last in this size. That's not because I don't like the reel as I do like it very much. I expect it to be my last in this particular size because these are built to last a lifetime. I'll eventually be getting one or more in the smaller sizes. For some reason I can't even explain to myself, the 300 size in bail-less is calling me. These are special purpose reels were the main design goal is keeping all water out rather than making a silky smooth reel. If you demand a silky smooth reel, this isn't it. If you are looking for a very well built and well proven sealed reel, look no further"