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SaltWater Sportsman Awards ZeeBaaS As
The Most Innovative Spinning Reel On The Market.

July 2007 - Stratford, CT: This is the first year that Saltwater Sportsman Magazine introduced their High Hook Awards. As a leading publisher in the industry, extensive research and testing was conducted, and the ZeeBaaS ZX2 Series Spinning Reel took first place above all other saltwater spinning reels.

The award was presented to ZeeBaaS at ICAST in Las Vegas. "We at ZeeBaaS are very grateful to SaltWater Sportsman and are proud to be honored with such as prestigious award", stated Rob Koelewyn, President of ZeeBaaS. "Being recognized as the best in the industry is something every designer and engineer dreams of. Receiving it at such early stages of our development excites us even more and ensures our customers that they made the right choice."

ZeeBaaS is currently in development and is extending it's product line. To receive additional news briefs about ZeeBaaS, subscribe and be the first in the know. >>>>SUBSCRIBE...

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ZeeBaaS Expands
April 13, 2007 - Stratford, CT: Due to the overwhelming response ZeeBaaS received in 2006 and to gear-up for production, the company has moved to a new facility on 335 Benton Street in Stratford, Connecticut. President and Founder, Robert Koelewyn stated, " We started shipping reels in September 2006 and received a warm welcoming from the fishing industry. The ZX2-Series product line quickly became noticed and instantly generated a high-level of interest and demand. We expected a great reception, but let's just say, this was a terrific way to kick off our business."

ZeeBaaS grew their square footage by over 700% when moving into their new manufacturing facility. "It's good to be back in Stratford," said Koelewyn. "In 1991 I started Van Staal™l a few miles from our new location. Being so close to the Connecticut shoreline allowed us to test our reels in all types of conditions. The extremes of the New England weather is probably the toughest conditions for any product to be withstand. Remember, we're working with many different types of metals, gears, bearings, O-rings and more. The harsh winter months bring the bitter cold, spring is wet and damp, the summer months are hot and humid, and the fall is just right [especially for strippers]. Putting our reels to the test under real-life situations is by far the best way to determine if your product has any limitations or not."

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Saltwater Sportsman
February 2007 - Milford, CT: Saltwater Sportsman Magazine features ZeeBaaS in their February 2007 issue - article: "Reels of Approval". The Magazine stated, "Despite literally throwing it in the sand and dunking it in the salt without a freshwater washdown, our test crew has been unable to find a flaw or get the reel to malfunction."

READ THE ARTICLE BY JOE CERMELE OF SALTWATER SPORTSMAN

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High-Tech Reels
December 2006 - Milford, CT: Like all other sporting industries, the fishing industry is appreciating the quality and performance of high-tech products. This is clearly proven by the launch and quick surge of demand for the ZeeBaaS product line and the longevity of Van Staal.

One who experienced the thrill and competitiveness of fishing understands the value in selecting the right gear. Gear that will be put to the test each and every time...and won't fail. Fishermen are looking for reliable equipment and are willing to spend more - but in return, they are expecting [and deserve] to gain more. Companies are striving to develop the perfect products and position them within the marketplace at price level that gain optimal sales, as well as margins. Unfortunately, businesses have to control costs and often, this means cutting back somewhere. Hard plastics are created to appear to be metal, but they clearly lack in the quality and strength. Bodies of a reel appear to be "cutting-edge" in design, but they are nothing more than an enclosure to house the inner workings of the reel. Many bodies allow saltwater and sand to enter and get caught up in the inner workings of the reel - overtime, leading to failure. Gear systems enclosed in these bodies are poorly designed are not built to perform.

The goal of ZeeBaaS is not only to develop products that out-perform...but it is to educate the audience as well. As we develop our web site, new content will be added and it will be more technical. Owners will turn to the web to view step-by-step instructions on disassembling and maintenance of their reels. They will truly get to know their product and understand why they selected ZeeBaaS.

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ZeeBaaS Introduces The First Self-Maintenance Saltwater Spinning Reel.
September 2006 - Milford, CT: ZeeBaaS hits the market and offers the buyer much more then any other saltwater reel in it's class. The ZX2 is the first line of the ZX-Series and has been put to the test by fishermen, dealers and publishers. ZeeBaaS engineered and designed this line of reels to be easy for the owner.

With the ability to customize the reel, the fishermen can select from a single or dual line roller system, or a semi-automatic bail system. They can also select from different spool sizes that fit the same body, giving them the ability to change line weights on demand. Handle options are also available, but one of the most impressive features is self-maintenance. Now, the owner can maintain the reels themselves, or bring it to a ZeeBaaS Dealer who is certified to properly maintain the equipment.

ZeeBaaS designed the product line around this feature as a way to eliminate the worry and downtime of shipping a product back to the manufacturer.

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Founder of the original Van Staal™ Saltwater Spinning Reels is launching another brand.
June 2006 - Milford, CT: Robert Koelewyn, designer, engineer, manufacturer of the original Van Staal Saltwater Spinning Reel is back in development, working on a new product line that will be above the rest. The product to be announced is the ZeeBaaS (Dutch for Ocean Boss) ZX-Series Saltwater Spinning Reels. The ZX2 will be introduced in September of 2006 and the next version, the ZX3 is expected to hit the market in July 2009.

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