I had a quick go with the new waterproof and sealed Van Staal VR50 spinning reel - how much sense does it make for our lure fishing? — Henry Gilbey

After my previous experiences with using the older Van Staal VSB series of spinning reels and how I ended up really disliking bass fishing with them, never did I imagine that I would end up seriously wanting another Van Staal spinning reel - but holy cow do I want one of these newish VR50 ones. I ha

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Do many of you here NOT use a fluoro or mono leader on the end of your braid? — Henry Gilbey

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Trying out the Van Staal VR75 spinning reel #shorts #fishing #VanStaal

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Bass fishing in SW Portugal, Part 3 - the rods, reels and lines we used, what I think has the potential to work and what didn't — Henry Gilbey

I always do these simple things to any spinning reel before I fish with it, and it works really well - for me — Henry Gilbey

Van Staal VR50 Review Not Cheap, Bought In The US, Have Now, 53% OFF