VanStall Size Buying 1st One

Looking to buy new VanStall plan to use it on 9' and 10'6" rods, can only do one at this time. My ? is 200vs or 250vs Any tips would be help.
Thanks

I personally would go with the 200. The 250 would work on an 11ft rod but I feel it's way to large and heavy for a 9ft rod.

I have a 200 on a 10ft and also have a 250on a 10ft ....love them both...

REDBASS wrote:ON A 9 FT ROD GO WITH A 150. ON 10 FT TOO 11 I DO THE 200, SEEMS TOO WORK WELL FOR ME.

i agree. i put a 150 on my 9ft mojo and thought it was a great match. din't get the reel though. a little to pricey for me at this time but it sure felt good

HH if I read your question right you wanted to know what VS reel, (1 reel to use on both rods) would work on both the 9ft and 10.6ft rods. The 150 is to small for a 10.6ft rod I believe. Remember it's not just the weight of the reel, it's how it casts on the rod . Try both on your setup and see what you think.

Charlie G. wrote:HH if I read your question right you wanted to know what VS reel, (1 reel to use on both rods) would work on both the 9ft and 10.6ft rods. The 150 is to small for a 10.6ft rod I believe. Remember it's not just the weight of the reel, it's how it casts on the rod . Try both on your setup and see what you think.

i agree 100% with charlie 150 way too small for a 10.6...200vs will do u perfect that is wat i have also...i traded my vs250 for the 200 because it can both be used on a 9 foot and an 11 foot rod...i think you would be very unhappy with the 150 on ur 10.6..the rod would be way unbalanced and not cast nearly as far..

jfp

REDBASS wrote:ON A 9 FT ROD GO WITH A 150. ON 10 FT TOO 11 I DO THE 200, SEEMS TOO WORK WELL FOR ME.

he is looking for 1 reel not 2..150 has way to small of a spool for distance casting on the 10 foot

Go with the 200

Just a thank to everyone who replied. I made my decision. I purchased the 200 and can't wait to use it this weekend.

HHBass

HHBass wrote:Just a thank to everyone who replied. I made my decision. I purchased the 200 and can't wait to use it this weekend.

HHBass

GOOD LUCK WITH IT.

Sounds like an early Xmas present to yourself,
You have to love those kinds of presents. Enjoy

I'd agree with the votes for the 200.

I started out with a 200 on a 9' factory Lami Super Surf & it was fine.

Then I bought a 10' version of the same rod & shared the 200 between the 2 rods.

Finally I bought a 150 which I use on the 9 footer & it has become my favorite setup.
It's light as could be, casts great & can handle anything I'm capable of catching.

Go with the 200, you won't regret it.

Whoops, didn't see the post that you made you decision.

GREAT choice!

Best of luck with it.
Tight Lines!!!

I have a 150 that I bought to use on my 10 footer but found it to be too small I use it on my 9 footer gonna save my pennies and get a 200 for my 10

Vs 200 for sure!

I have a 250 on a 10ft which is too big except when the conditions are really rough. the 250 would be way too big on a 9ft rod.

I can't complain 'cuz the rod/reel was a gift from my wife. what's a few ounces anyway!!!

Good luck!

Good luck with it..... I have a 150 that I use on an 8 foot Star Rod and I also use it on a 9 foot Lami. and a 200 that I use on an 11 foot Ron Arra. Love them both.

I have been using VS 200 for a 9 ft, 10 ft and 10.6 ft rod and I love it. Good luck shopping!

penn 704z reels and they will out last that bling bling reel .. have ANDY 126 customize one of them for you he does an awesome job ... i use them on 9 foot to 11 foot and not worry about dropping it .. the coin the VS cost you will BLOW CHOW when you drop it

704 is way too big on a nine foot rod.......unless it's a heavy fiberglass rod!

maybe for some but im that guy that has 40 plugs in a 10 tube surf bag i keep saying .. Why do i do this

whitey wrote:maybe for some but im that guy that has 40 plugs in a 10 tube surf bag i keep saying .. Why do i do this

POPPY must have learned that 40 plug trick from you & he carries 2 BAGS

the 2 bag is cutting edge ..it keeps you standing up straight

150 for 8' 250 for 10' and 275 int my 11'
In ur case 200 seems right

REDBASS wrote:ON A 9 FT ROD GO WITH A 150. ON 10 FT TOO 11 I DO THE 200, SEEMS TOO WORK WELL FOR ME.

Have to agree