Shimano Vanford FA reel series pushes the future of finesse fishing forward in Australia. This lineup features six innovative models, including the ultra-light 500 size. Enhanced with the Ci4+ material for unmatched strength and lightness, and equipped with state-of-the-art technologies like Duracross, Anti Twist Fin and Infinity Xross, the Vanford FA series promises superior performance for anglers of all levels.

Features:

• Hagane – is a Shimano reel design concept created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse. Hagane is an innovation with built-in toughness and durability that works alongside Shimano’s precision engineering. Hagane is for all anglers.
• Hagane Gear – Shimano, through the application of state-of-the-art technologies, gives anglers the long-lasting smoothness and enjoyment that is felt when anglers first use a reel, over and over again. No cutting work is applied to the teeth of the drive gear during fabrication; instead, the entire surface is calculated in minute detail by a special 3D design and then formed by Shimano’s cold-forging technology. The result is assured resilience. Hagane Gear is the result of Shimano’s endless pursuit for durability this strength and power of forged metal continue to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.
• Micromodule Gear II – has evolved with Shimano’s unique manufacturing technology and a state-of-the-art gear-tooth surface design. The drive and pinion gear surfaces have been analysed and updated from the ground up in Shimano’s pursuit of perfection to further improve the smooth gear feeling and reduce sound.
• X-Ship – provides improved gear performance. Large diameter drive gear, optimally positioned pinion gear and drive gear, and two points bearings supported pinion gear produce light reeling under load.
• Infinity Xross – provides superior gear durability through industry-leading design and cutting-edge manufacturing technology. Advancements in the gear tooth design improve the surface contact and meshing between the drive gear and pinion gear. This revolutionary design efficiently distributes the load placed on the gear tooth surface across a wider area to prevent damage from stress points while significantly improving overall gear durability.
• InfinityDrive – is a new main shaft supporting structure that improves winding torque and allows for incredibly smooth and light rotation.
• Duracross – provides smooth, reliable drag performance and incredible durability. The material is reinforced by weaving in new fibres in a manner orthogonal to the direction of the fibres that make up conventional drag washers. Shimano have succeeded in increasing abrasion resistance more than 10 times while maintaining smooth drag performance.
• Magnumlite Rotor – produces unprecedented light and sensitive rotation. The rotor profile which was previously symmetrical is now asymmetrical, and the bail arm mechanism previously situated on the same side as the line roller has been moved to the opposite side. Furthermore, the line roller has been lightened, the bail has been made of titanium, and the rotor wall thickness has been optimally arranged to successfully reduce rotational inertia.
• Anti-Twist – elastic fins are installed in close proximity to the line roller section. By suppressing line slack, the fins reduce the phenomenon of line dropping out of the lower part of the spool and line wrapping around the spool while the line is still twisted.
• X-Protect – for medium and small general-purpose spinning reels, which require lighter spinning, Shimano focused on a non-contact structure that does not compromise the lightness of the spinning. In addition to conventional water-repellent treatment, a labyrinth structure that suppresses water penetration is combined to achieve high water-resistant performance despite the non-contact nature of the structure. It is used in the stopper bearing section and line roller section.
• G Free Body – technology has been developed to shift the reel’s centre of gravity closer to the rod. By moving the centre of gravity closer to the anglers hand, the G FREE BODY helps to reduce fatigue and enhance casting comfort.
• AR-C Spool – has a special spool ring shape. This creates a rectifying effect on the line and realises both suppression of line trouble and long casting performance.
• Long Stroke Spool – has a longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs. It contributes to improved casting feel and distance.
• Ci4+ – is a resin material reinforced with carbon fibre that is lighter and has a higher strength than conventional resin material. CI4+ is an advanced version of the original CI4 material.The rigidity and durability have been greatly improved from original CI4 material while maintaining the lightness of the material, making it possible to reduce the size and weight of the reel.
• S A-RB – bearings are put through the same process as Shimanos A-RB bearings but feature shields on both sides of the bearings. These shields reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the rotation of the bearing.
• One-Piece Bail – allows the line to travel unimpeded to the line roller. The seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm.