These are BRAND NEW in the box, never opened.  The Van Staal reel will catch any fish you can hook up with; sharks billfish, pelagic, tuna-you name it and you can catch it on this reel.  If you have never fished Van Staal then you're in for a REEL treat.  You'll be addicted and want to switch all your gear to VS.  This is a workhorse of a reel that is super overbuilt and will serve you for many, many years to come.  

This reel is normally $450 so its a steal at this cost.  Don't even compare to other reels, it's like putting apples and oranges against each other.  Nothing else will serve you as well or for as long.  Forget your wife's spending cap or what you usually go for or what the others cost.  Treat yourself to the very best and you will live a much happier fishing life.  Tight lines!!

The Van Staal VM150 Spinning Reel is perfect for reeling in big saltwater fish from a boat. It is extremely well made and can handle anything that is thrown at it. The VM150 is constructed of aluminum and features Van Staals famous five carbon washer drag system that puts out an impressive 30 lbs of drag at max, six ball bearings and stainless steel internals. If you are looking to go jigging for big saltwater fish like grouper, snapper and amberjack, then a VM150 is the way to go. These reels are built extremely tough and will hold up well over time. Van Staal only puts its name on quality fishing gear and the Van Staal VM150 Spinning Reel is no exception!

• Body Material: Aluminum
• Max Drag (lbs): 30.0
• Line Capacity Braid (yds/lb): 350/30
• Weight (oz): 22.5
• Bearings: 6
• Gear Ratio: 4.9:1
• Retrieve: Right and left
• Line Capacity Mono (yds/lb): 285/12
• Line Retrieve Per Crank (in): 33.0
• Spool Material: Aluminum
• Handle Shape: Oval power knob
  

The handle on the VM150 Spinning Reel can be moved from the left to right side of the reel to accommodate all anglers. It is a watertight fishing reel.  The aluminum and stainless steel construction of the VM150 create more than enough strength to tackle big pelagic fish and the precision gears and smooth drag performance make it the perfect go-to reel from boat or from shore.

• Machined out of aeronautics grade aluminum for added strength and reduction of weight
• Sealed to eliminate frequent maintenance
• Patented Waterproof Sealed Drag
• Hardened stainless steel gears
• Solid stainless steel main shaft
• Left to right hand conversion