Van staal fly reel

Started by Benni3, April 30, 2024, 07:57:20 AM

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Benni3

Going down a rabbit hole 🐇 abel $1300 for a cool looking one and it's got cork drag washers,,,,, :o van staal is discontinued good prices so I got a 5to7wt with sa mpx line,,,, >:( I had to upgrade because cutting corners was a problem for this rainbow,,,,,, ;D

jurelometer

Nice!  A very light reel for the size. 

I'd check with Van Staal about getting some backup seals - the bottom one too, not just the o-ring.  This is what eventually fails on these "sealed"reels with a one way bearing.   These reels were made in China for Van Staal for just a couple years, and no schematic, or even product mention on their web site, so finding parts might get tricky as time passes. Freshwater only use should get you a longer lifespan on these reels.

You can see the seals in this video:

https://bearsden.com/blogs/how-to/how-to-change-the-retrieve-on-a-van-staal-vf-series-reel


Personally, I'd take the Abel, but not at that price either.  Simple cork drag designs  don't get the respect they deserve.
 
Now go out a catch another slab!  With the crowds you are drawing, I expect that you will be attracting  some tackle company sponsors soon.  ;D

-J

Benni3

Quote from: jurelometer on April 30, 2024, 06:47:44 PMNice!  A very light reel for the size. 

I'd check with Van Staal about getting some backup seals - the bottom one too, not just the o-ring.  This is what eventually fails on these "sealed"reels with a one way bearing.  These reels were made in China for Van Staal for just a couple years, and no schematic, or even product mention on their web site, so finding parts might get tricky as time passes. Freshwater only use should get you a longer lifespan on these reels.

You can see the seals in this video:

https://bearsden.com/blogs/how-to/how-to-change-the-retrieve-on-a-van-staal-vf-series-reel


Personally, I'd take the Abel, but not at that price either.  Simple cork drag designs  don't get the respect they deserve.
 
Now go out a catch another slab!  With the crowds you are drawing, I expect that you will be attracting  some tackle company sponsors soon.  ;D

-J
It's got more parts than expected,,,,,, :o like pins with springs and I need the get back up seals and any other parts that I can get my hands on,,,, ;) I put a light coat of cal's 2 speed grease on the 10 drag washers and other stuff,,,,, ;D