SHIMANO Vanford Fishing Spinning Reel

Features of SHIMANO Vanford Fishing Spinning Reel

• Reels with Aero Wrap II technology utilize a patented worm gear design to move the spool upward quickly and downward slowly
• CI4 is a Shimano original material reinforced with carbon fiber that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material
• The Cross Carbon Drag provides the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever while providing anglers with increased durability
• G-Free Body technology has been developed to shift the reel's center of gravity closer to the rod
• With amazing strength and durability, the HAGANE Gear is at the very heart of most Shimano reels
• The Long Stroke Spool has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs
• SilentDrive technology benefits from a total redesign of all functional parts focused on the drive gear, worm shaft and other parts
• Water Resistant Drag - With the use of rubber gaskets the drag is sealed against intrusion of the elements such as water and dust
• X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation
• X-Ship provides improved gear durability

Product Info for SHIMANO Vanford Fishing Spinning Reel

Sculpted from over a decade of engineering advancement and a rich lineage of predecessors, the Shimano Vanford F Fishing Spinning Reel tests the boundaries of technology and engineering found in spinning reels. Built upon a CI4+ body for both a lightweight feel and carbon rigidity, the Vanford incorporates a MagnumLite (MGL) Rotor for up to 48% less rotational inertia than traditional rotor construction for a quick response in critical situations.

The Vanford features Shimano's cold-forged HAGANE Gear and many of Shimano's premium technologies for increased fishing performance and years of durability. Vanford's SilentDrive and MicroModule Gear II technologies combine to produce a new level of smooth rotational performance while reducing overall reel vibration. Vanford also incorporates Long Stroke Spool technology to increase casting distance while producing a smoother line lay on the spool during retrieval.

X-Protect technology and water-channeling construction enhance Vanford's water resistance and overall durability - an important feature for a reel sure to be found in inshore environments. From ice fishing and drop-shot fishing for smallies in the sweetwater to stalking tailing fish in the flats, the Vanford has no equal. A legend is born.

Note: The Vanford 500 (VF500F) does not include the following features: MGL Rotor, MicroModule Gear II, X-Protect Body or Long Stroke Spool.

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