Van Staal VR Series VR50 Black

A Van Staal is a reel for life and they hold their value well.

Includes kit for bail-less conversion.

Price: Many people will be thinking, "Should I invest this much in a reel" a valid question as this is in the Stella price range. There are two ways to justify the cost, first is that the reel is amazing and you want the best and secondly if you're killing good reels every year in saltwater then this may actually end up cheaper in the long run. 

PROS:

• 100% Waterproof. (You can literally wind the reel underwater)
• Very tough.
• Beautifully engineered.

CONS:

• The seal that makes the reel 100% waterproof makes every turn of the reel feel stiff.
• Heavy.