Shimano 24 Vanford FA 2500SHG [Y278]

Shimano 24 Vanford FA 2500SHG

A Lightweight JDM Spinning Reel for Finesse & Versatile Freshwater Fishing

The Shimano 24 Vanford FA 2500SHG is a premium JDM spinning reel designed for anglers who value lightweight performance, smooth operation, and precise control. At only 175 g, it is an excellent match for modern finesse and light spinning setups.

This JDM model features a shallow spool, making it particularly well suited for lighter line and finesse applications. The 5.8:1 gear ratio provides an impressive 86 cm of line recovery per crank, giving you the speed needed to quickly pick up slack line while still maintaining excellent lure control.

With a 4 kg maximum drag, this reel is ideally suited to bass, walleye, trout, perch, and other freshwater species where a lightweight and responsive setup is preferred.

This reel is open box and like new.

Key Features

Ultra-Lightweight 175 g Design
The lightweight body makes the Vanford FA 2500SHG an excellent choice for pairing with lightweight spinning rods, reducing overall setup fatigue during long fishing sessions.

Shallow Spool — JDM Model
The shallow spool is particularly well suited for finesse applications using lighter monofilament, fluorocarbon, or PE braid without requiring excessive backing.

5.8:1 Gear Ratio
Provides a fast 86 cm line recovery per crank, making it excellent for techniques where quickly picking up slack line is important.

Smooth 7+1 Bearing System
Designed to provide smooth and precise operation throughout the retrieve.

4 kg Maximum Drag
Provides more than enough drag power for bass and a wide variety of freshwater species while maintaining the finesse-oriented character of this reel.

Specifications

• Model: Shimano 24 Vanford FA 2500SHG
• Type: Spinning Reel
• Model Origin: JDM (Japan Domestic Market)
• Hand Retrieve: Right or Left-Handed
• Weight: 175 g
• Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
• Max Drag: 4 kg
• Line Retrieve per Crank: 86 cm
• Bearings: 7+1
• Spool: Shallow Spool
• Mono Line Capacity: 5 lb–110 m / 6 lb–95 m / 8 lb–70 m
• Mono Diameter Capacity: 0.16–150 m / 0.18–120 m / 0.20–95 m
• FC Line Capacity: 4 lb–130 m / 5 lb–100 m / 6 lb–80 m
• Braided Line Capacity: PE 0.6–200 m / PE 0.8–150 m / PE 1.0–120 m

Applications & Fishing Style

The Vanford FA 2500SHG is particularly well suited to finesse fishing and light-to-medium spinning techniques where sensitivity, low weight, and precise lure control are important.

Ideal for:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Walleye
• Perch
• Trout
• Crappie
• Other freshwater species

It is an excellent choice for both shore and boat fishing, especially when using lighter tackle and fishing clear water or pressured fish.

Best Lures & Techniques

The 2500SHG excels with a wide variety of finesse presentations:

Finesse Soft Plastics

• Ned Rig
• Wacky Rig
• Neko Rig
• Shaky Head
• Drop Shot
• Light Texas Rig
• Weightless Soft Plastics

Small Soft Plastics

• Finesse Worms
• Small Craws
• Small Creature Baits
• Small Paddle Tail Swimbaits
• Small Shad-style Plastics

Light Hard Baits

• Small Jerkbaits
• Small Minnows
• Small Crankbaits
• Small Topwater Lures

Other Applications

• Small Spoons
• Small Inline Spinners
• Light Jigs

The fast 86 cm retrieve is especially useful for jerkbaits, finesse swimbaits, Wacky Rigs, Neko Rigs, and other techniques where quickly recovering slack line improves lure control and hooksets.

Recommended Rod Setup

For the best balance, pair the Vanford FA 2500SHG with a Light, Medium Light, or Light Plus spinning rod between approximately 6'6" and 7'4".

Excellent combinations include:

Light / Medium Light — 3–12 g

Ideal for:

• Ned Rigs
• Wacky Rigs
• Small Jerkbaits
• Small Swimbaits
• Shaky Heads
• Light Texas Rigs

Ultralight / Light — 1.5–6 g

Ideal for:

• Trout
• Perch
• Small soft plastics
• Small hard baits
• Finesse presentations

Recommended rods:

• Shimano 24 Poison Adrena 270L+
• Shimano 21 Poison Adrena 265UL-S
• Shimano 26 Zodias 274ML-2
• Megabass Orochi X10 F3.1/2-70XTS Jadepython
• Shimano Zodias ML spinning models

For an extremely light finesse setup, the Vanford 2500SHG paired with a Light or Medium Light rod and PE 0.6–0.8 braid makes an excellent combination.

Recommended Line Setup

Finesse / Clear Water

• Fluorocarbon: 4–6 lb
• PE Braid: 0.6–0.8
• Fluorocarbon Leader: 4–8 lb

General Bass Fishing

• Fluorocarbon: 6–8 lb
• PE Braid: 0.8

Light Cover

• PE Braid: 0.8–1.0
• Fluorocarbon Leader: 8–10 lb

The shallow spool makes this reel particularly convenient for lighter braid and fluorocarbon setups, without requiring a large amount of line.

Why Choose the Shimano 24 Vanford FA 2500SHG?

• Authentic JDM Shimano Vanford
• Extremely lightweight at only 175 g
• Shallow spool designed for lighter line applications
• Fast 5.8:1 gear ratio
• Excellent 86 cm line recovery per crank
• Smooth 7+1 bearing system
• Excellent for finesse and light spinning techniques
• Perfect for Ned Rig, Wacky Rig, Neko Rig, Drop Shot and light soft plastics
• Excellent for small jerkbaits and light swimbaits
• Pairs beautifully with Light and Medium Light spinning rods
• Excellent choice for bass, walleye, perch, trout and other freshwater species

Condition

• Open box
• Like new
• Excellent cosmetic condition
• Shallow spool
• JDM model
• Ready to fish immediately