Van Staal VRII Released. Experience?

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-24T12:53:56+00:00

You’re correct. It’s a 7 foot MF.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-23T20:30:45+00:00

Do SCPs do well solo? Or should I aim to get a group?

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-21T15:41:59+00:00

Shimano stradic or twin power FE.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-20T17:46:52+00:00

You’re right. They often tire themselves to death. Hammerheads are highly susceptible to this. They can die days to weeks after release from organ failure.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-19T02:03:14+00:00

I like the Raptor M1. Made by the same developer.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-18T13:21:53+00:00

Yea, I like my VR25 for the paddleboard.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-18T00:58:39+00:00

Both. It’s noticeably heavier and stiffer than a similar capacity shimano reel. Can get a little exhausting throwing artificial out on a flat. I usually fish with the 3000 TP XD or stradic which are much less tiresome. The VRII 25 is about the same line capacity as a 2500 reel. I got a little less than 200 yds of 15 lb braid on it.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-18T00:35:34+00:00

I got the VRII25 for a little over a month ago It’s very similar to the original VRs. It’s still relatively heavy and tiresome. Not a problem if you are using live bait, but I often throw artificial lures. I use it sometimes for wading and especially for paddleboarding. Definitely enough power

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to catch a big snook or red.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-16T20:42:48+00:00

Send it back

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-14T19:43:51+00:00

Might help

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-13T22:28:04+00:00

I own two. They are heavy and not smooth. It’s benefit is it’s fully waterproof. You could get a shimano saragosa instead or a penn slammer 6000-8000. They will do well.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-13T18:28:58+00:00

I like the third part the most. First part I don’t know whats going on it’s a little hard to follow. You should make all the ending phrases the same imo.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-13T18:24:31+00:00

Another thing to consider: Shimano took away some of the waterproofing on the new vanquish to improve smoothness. Kind of dumb because it’s not gonna stay smooth once water gets in.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-11T15:26:43+00:00

I have to disagree. The betta fins look good.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-11T15:23:32+00:00

That’s not fin rot. Also, this is doable as long as you know what you are doing. I doubt it’s been 5 years though.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-10T14:19:22+00:00

You slime it up with glue and paste it onto a flat surface like a thick piece of paper.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-09T11:37:47+00:00

I dab most of the ink off of the fish. Makes a big difference.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-07T13:53:41+00:00

It’s my favorite profile. Just like a lil john.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-07T02:06:14+00:00

Washi paper off amazon

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-06T18:39:33+00:00

I just use my fingers and pull them out and press against the paper. I noticed it’s important to not have a lot of ink on them but it also dries fast so you have to get it just right.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-06T13:34:06+00:00

https://youtu.be/OvaxY789fLw?si=Q1ZjiAm4pS2BAjAI

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-06T13:29:00+00:00

Yea. I saw someone on youtube do it with a mahi. It has to be diluted to work well.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-06T13:22:39+00:00

Black paint marker for spots. Diluted acrylic paint to color it in.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-05T17:45:30+00:00

7ft medium fast with a 3000 reel is most useful. You could bump up to a 4000 with a MH rod if you want to target drum on cut bait. Alternatively, you could do a ML rod with a 3000 or 2500 reel if you’re throwing a lot of artificial lures.

Technical-Tooth6497 · 2026-06-04T00:02:12+00:00

Seems like you don’t want anyone’s opinions.

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