Shimano Vanford 4000XG / Backbone 8’0″ 6-8kg 2 Piece Rod

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Reel

SUPER FAST. Conquer the field with “ultra-sensitive and lightweight” that can be controlled at will! MAGNUMLITE ROTOR and lightweight body provide light reeling and excellent manoeuvrability. It is also equipped with MICROMODULE II and SILENTDRIVE for smooth and quiet gear feeling, enabling more delicate reeling. Furthermore, the LONG STROKE SPOOL provides long casting performance, and the X-Protect and HAGANE GEAR provide durability. For the technical and stoic angler who demands results.

The all new Vanford is designed to become the ultimate finesse fishing reel with a super fast start up. Replacing the iconic Stradic Ci4+, this reel is equipped with a range of technology upgrades that sets the Vanford apart. Still drawing upon a lightweight Ci4+ body construction, the new Magnumlite Rotor makes the reel 48% lighter to turn when compared to a standard rotor design. MicroModule II and Silent Drive is featured in the Vanford and Hagane Gear has been upgraded for added strength.

HAGANE
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.

Specifications

GEAR RATIO
6.2
DRAG (KG)
11
WEIGHT (G)
215
MONO LINE (MM-M)
0.30-180,0.35-130
FLUORO LINE (NO./M)
3-190,4-145,5-115
PE LINE (NO.-M)
1-490,1.5-320,2-240
POWER PRO BRAID (LB/YD)
15-230,30-180,50-120
RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM)
101
HANDLE LENGTH (MM)
57
BEARINGS
7/1

 

Rod

The Backbone has long established itself as one of the main pillars of the Shimano rod range. Offering anglers a versatile selection of blanks built on custom mandrels specifically for spinning reels. At the core of the Backbone is a blank that features Shimano’s legendary TC3 construction, the same 3-Ply graphite weave technology the early Tiagra game rods were built on. The result is a lightweight and sensitive blank with exceptional lifting power and durability. 

To effectively leverage this, reliable componentry has been used through the build. Aluminium Oxide Seaguides provide trouble-free line management with both monofilament and braided lines, while graphite reel seats and slim EVA grips provide optimal comfort and performance. You can rest assured, when selecting a spin rod from the Backbone range that you have a purpose-built rod designed specifically for your fishing application.

Length (FT-IN): 8′

Pieces: 2

Grip Type: Split Cork

Guide Type: Seaguide

Reel Seat: Shimano

Blank Type:L High Modulus Graphite