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Shimano Vanford FA
Sale price
$300.00 CAD
Regular price
$399.00 CAD
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Description
The 2024 Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reel offers expert anglers a blend of lightweight design and robust performance. Equipped with Shimano’s Hagane Body and X-Ship technology, it ensures exceptional durability and smooth gear operation. Its corrosion-resistant construction makes it suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, delivering precise control and impressive casting distance. This reel is engineered for those who demand reliability and high performance in every fishing scenario.
Specification Chart
How to Choose Your Reel
Quick Rule of Thumb
- Freshwater bass, all-around use: 2500 or 3000
- Finesse only: 1000–2000
- Light saltwater: 3000–4000
- Heavy salt/surf: 5000+
Understand the Spool Size Numbers
- 500–1000 Ultra-light: trout, panfish, finesse bass
- 2000–2500 Light freshwater: bass finesse, walleye
- 3000 All-around bass, inshore light saltwater
- 4000 Larger freshwater species, inshore salt
- 5000+ Monster level freshwater, Heavy saltwater, surf, big game
Consider Weight & Balance
- Light rod + heavy reel = tip-up feel (tiring for finesse work)
- Heavy rod + small reel = tip-heavy feel (bad for balance and casting comfort)
- Usually, 2500–3000 balances well on a 6’6”–7’ medium or medium-light rod.
Bass Fishing Techniques & Lures
- 1000–2000: Micro jigs, small spoons, tiny minnows, Ned rig (1/32–1/16oz), small topwater pencils
- 2500: Ned rig, drop shot, wacky rig, Neko rig, weightless Texas, 3–4” jerkbaits, small poppers, 1/4oz crankbaits
- C3000 (Shallow): 4–5” jerkbaits, 3/8oz crankbaits, finesse chatterbaits, small swimbaits, light Texas rig, small walking topwaters
- 3000 Deep Spool: Mid-size jerkbaits (110 size), 1/2oz crankbaits, chatterbaits, 3–4” paddle tails, heavier Texas rigs, small lipless (VIB)
- 4000: Large jerkbaits, 3/4oz crankbaits, chatterbaits, large topwaters, inshore swimbaits, spinnerbaits
- 5000+: Oversized swimbaits, big topwaters, heavy chatterbaits, saltwater metal jigs, big plugs