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Shimano Vanford

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Size: 2500


Features

  • The new Shimano VANFORD is the first choice when it comes to finesse and light fishing in freshwater and salt water in coastal environments.
  • Weight: 180 g
  • Line capacity: 0.25 mm - 160 m
  • Cord retraction: 78 cm
  • Gear ratio: 5.3:1

Description

The new Shimano VANFORD is the first choice when it comes to finesse and light fishing in freshwater and salt water in coastal environments. The unique MGL rotor design contributes significantly to sensitivity and easy rotation and is perfect for finesse techniques where careful bait control is required.

Brand: SHIMANO


Hand Orientation: Right Hand


Color: Black, Red, Silver


Material: Blend


Fishing Technique: Spinning


Item Weight: 180 Grams


Gearbox Ratio: 5.3


Special Feature: MGL Rotor, Silent Drive System


Model Name: VF2500-AMZ-1


Handle Material: Aluminum


Hand Orientation: Right Hand


Fishing Technique: Spinning


Gearbox Ratio: 5.3


Other Special Features of the Product: MGL Rotor, Silent Drive System


Fishing Reel Line Retrieve: 35 Inches


Bearing Number: 5


Fishing Line Type: Braided


Material Type: Blend


Handle Material: Aluminum


Bearing Material Type: Stainless Steel


Item Weight: 180 Grams


Size: 2500


Color: Black, Red, Silver


Brand Name: SHIMANO


Model Name: VF2500-AMZ-1


Manufacturer: SHIMANO


UPC: 022255239424


Number of Items: 1


Model Number: 2500


Manufacturer Part Number: VF2500F


Item Type Name: 2500


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Warranty Description: Contact Manufacturer


Included Components: Shimano VF2500F Vanford F Spinning Reel


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Aug 23 – Aug 27

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    • Salt or fresh love this reel for custom rods
Size: 2500
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026 by Isaiah w.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024 by Just.The.Tip
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Update 4 (2026): still kickin butt. truly a great reel. caught a 13lb 33in pike early 2025, reel took it in like it was nothing. My go-to reel for fresh or inshore.. really makes shopping for secondary reels a pita cause everything else comes up short somehow.. fwiw the teben ls at 3.8oz is my featherlight secondary reel, and that's it.. Update 3: So I ordered one of those bearing upgrade kits and a set of carbon fiber drag washers as I'd heard a lot about how the vanford doesn't come with them and of course more bearings in place of bushings is better right? Get to tearing the thing apart and SHA-FOOM its already got carbon fiber washers. Cool! Glad they're cheap. Only managed to stuff 4 of the 5 bearings in the kit in to replace bushings, this reel had 2 bearings in the handle where I was expecting 1. Update: While I do have hands on the larger side of the size spectrum, I cant stop hitting my knuckles on the bail when I'm reeling in. Technically the C for compact means this 3000 reel is a 2500 size with a 3000 spool but it really feels like it was made for a child, this issue does not exist with the $20 spinner Ive been using for over 2 decades or the "ugly" trashcan-freebie with the broken arm I picked up last year. If you too possess large meathooks, you might consider moving to a 4000 or buying the non-compact 3k. Update/p2: Despite the frustrating knuckle-strikes from the bail I will say this reel is incredibly smooth. End of year I rarely experienced what felt like a grind while reeling in and some hard clicking with the bail when I shut it to reel in. Re-lubed but havent tested since. I can say these issues could not be replicated at home. I can say two things regarding line weight and this reel. One, I overfilled it to begin with and used line far too heavy for what I needed (because noob to the newer reels and braid). Two, even when ripping 3/8" weeds the lighter weight line I wound up with held. I never used more than about 50-80 yards in freshwater anyway ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023 by Cthulhu

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