My man

@@DanEvan what’s good brotha, hope all is well

Dream on that's only a size 200 with a run of 500. Good luck getting your hands on one of them!! keep your gold VS,VSX

@@cbayless4294 went to my local and trusted tackle shop thats a licensed van staal dealer and pre ordered one of the 500 today🔥

@@w.r8180 Hope you get one I've been told that they where sold out before ICAST. You might what to decide on another color. So whats the price on the Gold 200?

@@cbayless4294 it'll set you back $1100 after tax. My local tackle shop has connections with van staal it's a done deal. But they're not completely sold out its just the first few have been sold. I had already talked to my guy about a week ago asking if he can hold me one, I think maybe he's only receiving like 10 gold.

@@w.r8180 That's not too bad. A un-fished gold VS is about that price. I'm thinking about getting the 300. I need another one like a hole in the head!! I have nine Vs300,good beach sharking reel!

They will have a 150 with a bail, it has 30 inches per crank

Where did you pre order? Can’t find it anywhere

I pre ordered from my local tackle shop I been going to for years so my guy said he could hold one for me, Idk if he's doing that for anyone.

@@w.r8180 your so cool bro.

@@captainkyle2669 ok. Thank you I guess? I didn't ask for your approval of anything.

@@captainkyle2669 and its spelled you're.

Great question! The VSB200X2 would balance that rod out better weight-wise. I don't think either reel will have a significant impact on the distance you'll be able to cast, but X2 will be a better fit on that rod.

Hi, you can contact us by email at support@saltwateredge.com or give us a call for any info on gold reels

Let me find out and get back to you

Guess they’re not telling… I purchased a VS250 from the Edge back in 2008, I believe it was. I was told by someone who worked there it was the first year they moved production to China. I have no issues with the way the reel performed and I logged some good memories with it in the surf…One thing I did notice was some weird porosity that showed up (and has a tendency to oxidize) centrally located on the underside of the reel foot, specifically where the stem meets the foot on the other side (try to visualize what I’m describing) So it kind of made me wonder if any of these reels aluminum parts start their life as a casting, and then receive finish machining 🤔, or are truly completely machined from billet,which is more desirable in terms of strength/ durability… I’m not saying this is definitely proof of how these are manufactured, but I thought I’d pose the question for the benefit of those purchasing the product on the basis of the companies claims 😉

VS are all machined directly from billet

same as the previous x-series, it doesn't seem to be an issue, it's a smooth surface, and the line also rubs on the smooth surfaces of your guides. We've tested these reels and personally know a few of product testers who fished these reels hard for a long time, none of them had any issue

Still waiting on weight specs

The 150 size is pysically larger and heavier which can balance out longer rods. The 150 also has a slower retrieve which is more geared toward surf fishing whereas the 100 has a faster retrieve more suited for inshore and boat fishing

@@SaltwaterEdge Great synopsis, thank you!

It is a factor, fishing this season is also factor, these reels wont come out until late fall. Are you mostly fishing for striped bass?

Support and parts will be ongoing

Yes power handles and drag knobs included!

@@SaltwaterEdge Nice ! Thanks for the Reply !

What environments and species are you targeting? The 100 is an incredibly versatile reel but there are some situations you may want to go up to the 150

Fishing in the sound for stripers and blues. Mainly beach with some rock hopping. Pencil popping 80% and bucket tails, swimmers, etc the rest.

The 100 should be perfect for that!

What would make you say the 150 would be the right choice?

@@biviac1237larger lures and subsurface lures, live eels, and personally when rock hopping I like to go light

There is not a kit for that at this time, I am not sure if there is one coming out in the future

Great question, we wholeheartedly agree a bailed 300 would be a great option. We have not heard anything about it but hope it comes out in the future!

That would be the 150 size reel. Thanks!

It sounds like you may need to adjust your casting style a bit to use a bail-less reel

Still waiting on weight specs

Hey Kade, where are you getting your reel serviced?

@@SaltwaterEdge get it done by salt waters in west islip Long Island

If you'd like we can take a look at it here, Salt Waters is great but we can always service them as well.

No complaints about drag so far!

Yes in the 150 size

The drag is the same as the VSX not the VR Gen2. Those reels have different drags

@@SaltwaterEdge Here it says the patented drag from the VSX series was brought into the VR Gen2. At 3:12 he explains the drag kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hd16dK1qrde1g5s.html

Hey Paul, you have certainly done your research, the design of the drag is almost the same but the big difference is the material that the drag and hub is made from.

@@SaltwaterEdge Ah understood. i really am trying to decide betwen the VSX (Bailed) the VSX2(Bailed) and the VR Gen2. Am hearing there are some wobble issues with the VSX2 the rotor wobbles out of the box. am on fence with the VSX2 till i hear more feedback. I live in West Africa so is a one hit thing. when i buy i have to hang onto it for a long time, service it myself. am leaning towards the tried and tested VSX250 bailed , i like the sound of the VSX2 but bit concerened about the wobbling issue

Hi, the cover opens clockwise on the VSX2

@@SaltwaterEdge thank you very much. It's hard and doesn't turn, but I'll do my best to turn it.

For any service you can always send it to us

​@@SaltwaterEdge If you cannot open it, I will send it to you, so please open it.

We'll have both in stock this fall, if you are in the area bring your rod in and test out which one feels better for your setup.

@@SaltwaterEdge absolutely. Can’t wait to go check it out. The weight of 100 and 150 is pretty much the same. The 100 has more line per crank with less line complicity but the 150 and up (except 300) has less line per crank but with more line complicity. It would been nice if the 150 and up has the same gear ratio as the 100.

A lot, they know the demand for them

@@SaltwaterEdge awesome thank you!

The x2 will be available in bail-less from the factory

Still waiting on weight specs

@@SaltwaterEdge thanks

Those will be $819

@@SaltwaterEdge thanks

We are waiting on those as well, if we get an update I will let you know.

ok

Are the new VSX2s not made in USA?

Prime Choi they are made in China

@@christophermastino3229 Thanks for that info! And the current VS is made in USA?

No one yet, they are being released this fall

Still waiting on weight specs

Some design cues are taken from the VR series for sure, but this is a whole new thing

You can always get in touch with us for parts, we can put together whatever you'd like for your reels to self service them.

@@SaltwaterEdge thanks, good to know i do have an option out there

buy once cry once

In 2009 (I think) they started to make their reels in China

I’m not quite sure what you are saying but VS makes both left and right handed models in almost all sizes for the VSX2. By not allowing you to switch the handle they are making the reel more waterproof

They upgraded the internal components including a titanium slider, the body is also now one piece which further reduces the chance of water getting in. If you are fishing hard these upgrades matter a lot

@@decapfish4714 That is certainly your opinion and you are welcome to it. Some valid concerns about the changes. We fish a lot of the X Series reels and cant complain but we do love to see the technology and boundaries of what reels can do pushed. If companies weren't doing that we would still be fishing 704 reels with classic mono. They worked but the sport has grown with the advent of new and improved technologies

If you think of it like that, every reel is a knock off of a Penn 700....

Van Staal was around before Zeebass so not sure who's knocking off who

Van Stall is doing the coke cola thing trying to be a Pepsi!! They know that ZB look and fish better than the VS!!

Own both brands and ZeeBaas is a more superior reel in my opinion. Unlike the Zee, Vans been coming out with newer gens and models. They also looking for improvements or ways to market their reels. Kinda feel bad for the the guys who bought the VS. Later on they came with the China VS to the China VSX, and now the China VSX2. You buy a VS series to only be discontinued in a few years and loose it value. As for the Zee, It American made, easier to maintain, interchangeable spools, and just a more solid reel that hold its value!

@@shanonroe6567 I'm with ya! The zee is just all around a better reel. When you make a reel as good as the zee the only improvement you can make is making it lighter.