Anyone have a Van Staal VSB 50 Looking for a rod recomendation?

[JH64]

I have a VSB 50 X2 and was looking for a quality 7'6" to 8' MH rod for live bait boat and jetty surf casting. 

[KAN313]

Look into Jigging World rods.

Great rods for the money, light and durable.

I pair a Vr75 with several of their rods and have switched over to using almost all JW rods.

Take a look at the nexus or onyx inshore models they make 7’-7,3” and 7,6” if I’m not mistaken both would be a great option.

Been fishing the 8’ onyx surf for bucktailing the open beach for fluke and back bays and nexus models from boat both live bait and plugging.

 

Catch them up 

 

[EBHarvey]

On 5/24/2023 at 8:43 PM, JH64 said:

I have a VSB 50 X2 and was looking for a quality 7'6" to 8' MH rod for live bait boat and jetty surf casting. 

 

A little advice....don't worry about the reel when choosing a rod.  The right rod has to do with what you'll be using it for - the reel isn't really a factor.

 

Try not to pay any attention to line ratings when selecting a rod - they're meaningless.  Manufacturers mainly put line rating on rods to cut down on warranty claims and they tell you nothing objective about the rod's properties.  Same with power ratings that are letters - L, M, MH, H, etc. - totally arbitrary and meaningless to compare between brands or even rods from different saeries from the same brand.   Instead, look at the lure ratings - 1-3oz, 3-6oz, etc.  Those will at least give you some idea of what the rod is suited to cast.  Keep in mind though, a rod's casting weight range isn't the same as what it can handle when jigging or fishing live bait.  For example, a rod with a 3/4 to 2oz lure rating probably feels about right with 3-4oz of weight when jigging or fishing bait.

[recoil]

On 5/24/2023 at 8:43 PM, JH64 said:

I have a VSB 50 X2 and was looking for a quality 7'6" to 8' MH rod for live bait boat and jetty surf casting. 

I pair my VSB50X2 as well as my similarly sized VR75 with a Jigging World Onyx surf 8 foot 2 piece rated 1/2 to 1 1/2.

I also use it on a 9' TFO GIS.

[JH64]

Thanks for the replies I appreciate the info. I

[AFMike]

On 5/24/2023 at 8:43 PM, JH64 said:

I have a VSB 50 X2 and was looking for a quality 7'6" to 8' MH rod for live bait boat and jetty surf casting. 

Century Weapon or Weapon Mag Taper...either one will exceed your expectations 

[JH64]

9 hours ago, AFMike said:

Century Weapon or Weapon Mag Taper...either one will exceed your expectations 

I have another 50 I use in SW Florida I have it on a Bull Bay XTAC 7'6" MH I bought it from a local shop that has a big selection of rods I brought my reel in and it balanced perfect so I bought it . Where did you get the Century I like to buy rods like that in person if i can.

[AFMike]

5 hours ago, JH64 said:

I have another 50 I use in SW Florida I have it on a Bull Bay XTAC 7'6" MH I bought it from a local shop that has a big selection of rods I brought my reel in and it balanced perfect so I bought it . Where did you get the Century I like to buy rods like that in person if i can.

I help design the Century blanks for the US market.

I have all blanks in stock.

[JH64]

Do you have blanks for sale ? I'm in South jersey. If you can pm me a contact i would like to ask you some questions .

Edited May 26 by JH64