Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel

Why We Like It: "When upgrading the old Stradic CI4+ Shimano may have went a little bit overboard. That's why they gave this reel series a new name! For the same price point as the old version, you're getting a lighter, faster, stronger reel, what's no to love?!" Description: Sculpted from over a decade of engineering advancement and a rich lineage of predecessors, the new Vanford 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 over