WTT Silver van staal 200xs

[Ben217]

On 11/7/2022 at 10:18 PM, Pearl Bomber said:

Although I’ve owned a handful of VS reels, I’m no expert. 
If you use the search engine, it will put up a lot of threads about VS vs VSX. This website has arguably the most VS info on the web. I have a VSX 250 that still hourglasses. Doesn’t bother me, they aren’t distance reels. I think they changed some internal parts too, but nothing major from what I understand?
Let me know. No pressure from me. Maybe see what others have…

I also have a nice US made VS150, but sounds like you want a bail.

Hey Pearl Bomber, 
just wondering if you would be willing to sweeten the pot a little since my reel is a lot newer and little more pricey? Plugs, a cheap rod or just cash to split the difference would suffice. Let me know what you think and I hope all is well! 

[BigWaterJ]

Hey if you're still looking to size down i have a VSX 100 in black bailess, I know its not necessarily what you want but I can throw in some plugs or cash if need be.

[Ben217]

1 min ago, BigWaterJ said:

Hey if you're still looking to size down i have a VSX 100 in black bailess, I know its not necessarily what you want but I can throw in some plugs or cash if need be.

I could be interested, mind sharing some pictures?

[BigWaterJ]

Here ya go, no worries if you aren’t interested.

[Ben217]

1 min ago, BigWaterJ said:

Here ya go, no worries if you aren’t interested.

Definitely interested. If pearl bomber doesn’t want to trade I’ll keep you posted! Thanks for the offer hopefully I’ll let ya know soon. 

[BigWaterJ]

Just now, Ben217 said:

Definitely interested. If pearl bomber doesn’t want to trade I’ll keep you posted! Thanks for the offer hopefully I’ll let ya know soon. 

Sweet, just lmk 

[Dooley]

On 11/7/2022 at 11:37 PM, Ben217 said:

Yeah I miss the ease of use of a bail. I’ll definitely do some research and maybe see what others have for now. But I’ll absolutely let you know by Friday the latest I think because I’m still very interested. Thanks again! 

Off topic post - note that the bail on the VSB must be manually flipped, you can’t just crank and have it flip like with some other reels. It becomes second nature, but just wanted to point it out.

[Pearl Bomber]

13 hours ago, Ben217 said:

Hey Pearl Bomber, 
just wondering if you would be willing to sweeten the pot a little since my reel is a lot newer and little more pricey? Plugs, a cheap rod or just cash to split the difference would suffice. Let me know what you think and I hope all is well! 

Ben,

Honestly, I’m on the fence about the VSB, it’s a really nice reel with hardly a nick on it, so I’d be less inclined to let it go it you want additional funds/ trades. 
If you’re entertaining the benefits of bailess I still have the really nice VS150B I mentioned earlier. This reel is also in excellent shape and has a power knob, box, bag original knob, etc. 20# PP

It just sits as I mostly fish a 11’ setup. Body is same as the 100, just larger spool capacity which some prefer. 
If you were thinking of going bailess for boat and surf, I’d let this go along with a couple of new desirable plugs (RM, Superstrike, Alan’s, Hook’R, Maineiac, High Hook, to name a few).

Cheers

Edited November 11, 2022 by Pearl Bomber
Clarification plugs would be new

[Ben217]

2 hours ago, Pearl Bomber said:

Ben,

Honestly, I’m on the fence about the VSB, it’s a really nice reel with hardly a nick on it, so I’d be less inclined to let it go it you want additional funds/ trades. 
If you’re entertaining the benefits of bailess I still have the really nice VS150B I mentioned earlier. This reel is also in excellent shape and has a power knob, box, bag original knob, etc. 20# PP

It just sits as I mostly fish a 11’ setup. Body is same as the 100, just larger spool capacity which some prefer. 
If you were thinking of going bailess for boat and surf, I’d let this go along with a couple of new desirable plugs (RM, Superstrike, Alan’s, Hook’R, Maineiac, High Hook, to name a few).

Cheers

Let me think about that. I’d prefer a 100sx if I was to go Bailless. But I’ll let you know.

[Pearl Bomber]

Just now, Ben217 said:

Let me think about that. I’d prefer a 100sx if I was to go Bailless. But I’ll let you know.

Understood.

 

[Ben217]

On 11/9/2022 at 1:14 PM, RobD DE said:

I have a vsx 100 silver if your interested. Has updated drag knob and power handle.

Hey Rob would you still be interested in a trade?

[RobD DE]

Sorry I will send you pictures today as soon as I get home from work.

Edited November 11, 2022 by RobD DE

[RobD DE]

[Ben217]

1 min ago, RobD DE said:

Looks good does it come with a box? Are you located in Massachusetts?

[RobD DE]

My buddy decided to hook a buck tail on the reel foot. So has a couple of hook marks there nothing major. I have the box need to look for the bag. Mike from salt water looked at it last season said it didn’t need service. I rarely used it.

Edited November 12, 2022 by RobD DE