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Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

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Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

4.3
4 Reviews
ICAST 2024 Best of Show
Freshwater Reel
ICAST 2024 Release See Details
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 2500HG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $249.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 2500HG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 500
In Stock: 5+
Price: $249.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 500
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C2000HG
In Stock: 11/24
Price: $249.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: C2000HG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C3000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $249.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: C3000XG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel 4000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $249.99
  • Shimano Spinning Reel Size: 4000XG
Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel C5000XG
In Stock: 5+
Price: $249.99
  • 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 Weight Line Cap. Bearings
VF2500HGFA Right/Left 5.8:1 6.2 8/140, 10/120 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VF500FA Right/Left 5.6:1 4.9 4/100 6BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC2000HGFA Right/Left 6.0:1 5.5 6/165, 8/105 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC3000XGFA Right/Left 6.4:1 6.3 8/170, 10/140 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VF4000XGFA Right/Left 6.2:1 7.6 10/200, 12/160 7BB + 1RB Buy Now
VFC5000XGFA Right/Left 6.2:1 7.9 12/195, 14/165 7BB + 1RB Buy Now

Specifications

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Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
4 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Vanford FA 3000XGVery pleased with it and would recommend getting 1 while they're in stock! I received mine on September 26th, 2024 from a pre order. Wait time was roughly 4 weeks and worth it. It pairs up nicely with my new customized Styker SH1065 bobber/jig rod! Thanks as always Tackle Warehouse!
2 out of 5 Stars
Vanford FA 2500HGAll hype. I own nothing but Shimano from aldebaron to curados in casting equipment and can’t say enough about them. 18 reels in total. I bought this new vanford on back order and a diawa tatula mq lt 2500 to use while I wait on the Shimano to show up. I needed a good hover set up paired with the megabass medusa. Needless to say save your money and buy the diawa. The Shimano feels cheaper and has slop in the paddle. The main gear has side to side play as well resulting in a pretty geary feel. It also sounds kinda noisy bearing wise as well. Pretty disappointed in this reel. Also keep in mind I’m pretty picky and am looking to get a perfect reel for cheaper than the cost. This did not fit the bill. The diawa absolutely did and it’s the first diawa ive ever owned. I have no plans on swapping out my prized casting Shimano reels though. They are great! This reel will most likely get returned. It’s more of a 130-150$ reel imo.
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
What an upgrade!!!My thoughts on the 2024 Vanford 2500. I was looking for a nice combo to perch fish on Lake Erie, but also to back up my nrx+/21 Exsence 3000 drop shot combo if needed. When I got this reel in my hands, comparing it side by side with the previous vanford, the difference was night and day! The smoothness of this reel is the first thing that stood out, an immediately tangible difference to a large degree in my opinion. This new reel has a solid, refined feel to it, which hints that it is probably made with tighter tolerances than the previous model. For those who are familiar, it has the feel of shimano reels that are made in Japan instead of Malaysia. To be honest, I was impressed with my 21 Exsence, but this new Vanford may just be as smooth and refined at less than half the price. This reel balances out nicely with my Gloomis 822S GCX DSR. This combo seems to be just as sensitive as my NRX+ 822S DSR/ 21 Exsence combo, which left me scratching my head. With the same line and lure, my Exsence/NRX combo does cast further and is lighter than my Vanford/GCX combo, but only by several feet and only by 1.35 oz. To me, this new Vanford is considered to be a mid level reel but is surprisingly punching far above it's weight class in smoothness and refinement! Hats off to shimano on this one!
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Vanford FA C3000XGThis reel makes fish jump in the boat. Im not kidding, this thing is stronger than my Tacoma. I guess that doesn't mean much because its a Tacoma and a 4 cylinder but you get the point. I have many of the previous model vanfords and my one complaint was the drag was on the weaker side. PROBLEM SOLVED, the new generation's is much smoother and MUCH stronger.
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