Van Staal VS X-SERIES Spinning Reels - Bailless

I was looking for a small reel for fishing bass and weak fish. I went to J&H in Oakdale, Long Island. What a great store. The guys there are so helpful and Josh is very helpful. Smart and his knowledge for outdoors is impressive. I pick up a new 100 VS x. I already fish it down in Delaware and caught big blues & bass. I found a tackle and outdoor store that has everything you need from boating and surf fishing. I also pick up the storrm gear there last year and that has been my best investment. Keeps you warm and it's very comfortable. Thanks guys!!! Marty D

There is a lot of Misinformation about this reel in forums. This reel may have been originally designed for surf fishing but it can certainly put a hurting in sharks , grouper and amberjack while jigging. Yes it's a little heavier but it is not by any means fatiguing. I fish it with a 9 ft rod with top water lures and it works perfect. Very smooth and feels like it is built to be used not like it's going to fall apart like a lot of expensive reels . You can use it in the surf , on the beach , from a kayak or boat . The reel is simply meant to be used, so use it and whip those fish with it . Awesome reel.

Great match to my 10'6" Surf rod. A little heavier than I would like but built like a tank.