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Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

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Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

$284.99 - $294.99
ICAST 2024 Best of Show
Freshwater Reel
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 2500HG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $284.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 2500HG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C3000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $284.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: C3000XG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 500
In Stock: 5+
Price: $284.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 500
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C2000HG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $284.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: C2000HG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 4000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $294.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 4000XG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C5000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $294.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: C5000XG
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Overview

Continuing Shimano’s consistent pursuit of reducing weight, lower start-up inertia, enhanced sensitivity, and overall elevating your fishing experience, the Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels raise the bar for Shimano’s MagnumLite lineup of spinning reels with top-tier technologies passed down from flagship reels. Highlighted by an MGL Rotor and ultra lightweight CI4+ body, the Vanford FA Spinning Reels provide significantly low start-up inertia, which enables anglers to maintain control and provide immediate reel action to keep lures in the strike zone with modern techniques.

Internally, the Vanford FA Spinning Reels feature Shimano’s InfinityXross and Infinity Drive technologies that deliver a refined gear design and reduce contact between the spool shaft and pinion gear to create unmatched smoothness and sensitivity. DuraCross drag technology also blends the smooth drag performance of felt but adds the wear resistance of carbon to give anglers tenfold drag durability for battling big fish. Offered in a huge range of sizes, the Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels set the new standard as the premier spinning reel for finesse anglers.

Features:
-Infinity Drive
-X-Protect
-Cross Carbon Drag
-S-Compact Body
-HAGANE Body
-CI4+
-InfinityXross

Awards

ICAST 2024 Best of Show
Freshwater Reel

Specifications

Model Retrieve Gear Ratio Inches Per Turn Weight Line Cap. Bearings
VF2500HGA Right/Left 5.8:1 34 6.2 8/140, 10/120 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC3000XGA Right/Left 6.4:1 37 6.3 8/170, 10/140 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VF500A Right/Left 5.6:1 27 4.9 4/100 6BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC2000HGA Right/Left 6.0:1 32 5.5 6/165, 8/105 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VF4000XGA Right/Left 6.2:1 40 7.6 10/200, 12/160 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC5000XGA Right/Left 6.2:1 40 7.9 12/195, 14/165 7BB + 1RB Buy Now

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
34 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Best reel e erThis is one of the best spinning reels I've ever had in my hand. Just perfect for the techniques I bought it for. Great feel weight and appearance. Haven't found anything I don't like about it. Will definitely buy more to come.
5 out of 5 Stars
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Super smooth!Paired this reel with the shimano expride rod and couldn’t be anymore happier. Such a super light combo.
5 out of 5 Stars
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Very smooth reelGreat reel. I have 3 of them and they are well worth it. No regrets.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
GreatSmooth casting and reeling in. Light and handle big fish with no problem.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Vanford 3000I also noticed after a few fish my line roller made a squeal but i put a drop of oil on it and over a year later its never made another peep. Judge me if you want but i put 0w40 synthetic motor oil on my line rollers. Yes i have line roller grease and regular reel oil but 0w40 synthetic motor oil doesnt fling off and it lasts way longer than anything else ive ever used. Works on handle bearings, bail arms, line rollers and my car engine. Who knew?
2 out of 5 Stars
Returned two 2500 reelsBoth Vanford 2500 reels had incredibly loud screeching from the line roller. The same thing happened to both reels. First fish big enough to take line were 4lb Smallies, on 6 and 8lb line. Line roller was super loud when the fish were taking line. It's a known issue.
5 out of 5 Stars
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SweetThis is a very sweet product. I use a 8lb backing with a 20lb braid with a 10lb fluorocarbon leader and it works great.
5 out of 5 Stars
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Great reelAmazing spinning reel. Very smooth and casts a long distance.
5 out of 5 Stars
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Vanford FA 3000I know alot of people were bummed out that the last model vanford felt like a step down from the old stradic ci4 it replaced but shimano probably shut them up with this new vanford. I have mine strapped to an Okuma X series 7'3" MLF and its a pretty nice setup. Been using mine for a year now and havent had any issues. Light, smooth, quiet and drag works as it should. One of my favorite reels to use.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
True smoothness, yet powerfulThe Shimano Vanford was my first foray into elite spinning reels. When it arrived I thought th box was empty because it was so light! Then I took it out on the lake. I fish a lake with lots of overhangs and laydowns. I decided to fish a NEKO rig. Skipping this rig, was incredible! I stayed far out and yet was able to reach the shore! Then came the fist bite, powerful hookset, and super smooth drag. Landed the fish and it was 4lbs! I love this reel and have ordered a few more to completely transition to Shimano Vanfords for my spinning reels. You pay for what you get and the Vanford is an elite level reel.
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