A lightweight combo that's heavy on performance
If you're looking for a jigging combo that's lightweight yet durable, then the
Shimano Vanford 4000 XG Grappler Type J S631 Light Jig Spin Combo is the perfect pair for you. The reel is compact and feature-packed, and perfectly matches the new Grappler rod's light and effortless lifting power, making it an ideal combo to use for all-day fishing.
The Reel
The new
Shimano Vanford 4000 XG Spinning Reel 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 MGL rotor makes the reel 48% lighter to turn when compared to a standard rotor design.
Micromodule Gear II and Silent Drive is featured in the new Vanford and the Hagane Gear has been upgraded for added strength. X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation. This has increased the durability of the Vanford's roller clutch and line roller to an IPX8 standard. By incorporating the new Long Stroke Spool design, casting performance has also been improved.
Micromodule II: light and smooth reeling
Micromodule gear II has evolved with the most advanced tooth surface design to create the ideal gear tooth shape. This reduces noise and creates smooth reeling.
MGL Rotor: ultra light friction-free rotation
The redesigned Mangnumlite Rotor delivers ultra light, almost friction-free rotation, enabling you to control the retrieve with ultimate precision and sensitivity. Lures become even more animated when using the MGL Rotor reel, and the ultra light experience lets you feel every movement of the lure, the bottom and ultimately the strike of the fish, no matter how slight it is.
Hagane Gear: upgraded and more robust gearing
Hagane Gear has become the cornerstone of many of Shimano's finest spinning reels. With Shimano's own precision cold forging technology, the new Vanford has improved gear durability and is equipped with a newly designed Hagane gear with equivalent strength to the upper model.
X-Ship: highly rigid body design
X-Ship stands for extra, smooth and high power. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with SA-RB bearings and introducing a bigger drive gear, Shimano increased gearing efficiency and higher power. This results in a fishing reel with ultra-light handle rotation for less effort, even under heavy loads.
X-Protect: superior saltwater resistance
By combining the internal water repellent and the labyrith structure, it achieves performance that can repel water without losing the lightness of rotation. This features in the line roller section and the roller clutch assembly (anti-reverse). As a result, the durability of the line roller has been improved more than five times.
Silent Drive: seamless gear engagement
From the fundamental, whole body design to the most intricate parts of the drive train, including the drive hear, wormshaft, wormshaft pin and wormshaft hear, every piece has veen carefully reviewed, and the smallest clearance gaps and wobbles have been eliminated to the highest tolerances.
Ci4+ Body: the advantages of metal without the weight
Ci4+ is a material created by the interfusion of carbon and polyamide. The upshot is a reel whose precision inner workings are housed within a protective shell with all the performance advantages of metal, but weighing less and therefore reducing arm fatigue whilst increasing feel and balance through the rod.
The Rod
The
Shimano Grappler Type J S631 Light Jig Spinning Rod features awesome newly designed blanks packed with high-end features like Spiral X and Hi-Power X, both of which are very rare for this price range. In addition to being light, strong and unwavering during fish fights, the
Shimano Grappler Type J S631 Light Jig Spinning Rod is equipped with double-footed MN guides and metal gimbals. This makes it an excellent rod for targeting big game fish.
Spiral X
Spiral X Construction consists of 3 layers - a blank made of vertical fibres, an inner layer, and an outer layer, both comprised of carbon tape that tightly winds the blank diagonally in opposite directions. By using this carbon tape in place of a conventional horizontal fibre sheet, Spiral X achieves enhanced torsional rigidity without adding extra weight. This, in turn, facilitates instant power transmission for precise casting and fighting fish. Through its exclusive lightweight structure, Shimano's Spiral X construction will definitely enhance your catching power!
Hi-Power X
In Hi-Power X construction, the blank's outermost layer is diagonally wrapped with carbon tape which forms an array of "X" shapes. The width of the tape, its winding angle, and the part of the rod being wrapped are fine-tuned according to the target fish species. The flexibility allows Shimano to adjust these wraps during construction for precise actions, enhanced overall strength and added twist resistance. In short, Hi-Power X construction delivers sharp and crisp rod control.
Shimano Vanford 4000 XG Spinning Reel Features:
- Hagane Gear
- AR-C Spool
- CI4+
- G-Free Body
- Long Stroke Spool
- Micromodule II
- X-Protect
- X-Ship
- Silentdrive
- MGL Rotor
Shimano Vanford 4000 XG Spinning Reel Specifications:
- Retrieve Per Crank: 101 cm
- Bearings: 7+1
- Max Drag: 11kg
- Mono Capacity: 6 kg / 160 m
- Drag Type: Cross Carbon
- Weight: 215 g
- PowerPro Capacity: 15 lbs / 270 yds
- Gear Ratio: 6.2:1
Shimano Grappler Type J S631 Light Jig Spinning Rod Features:
- Newly designed blank
- High-end features
- Spiral X
- Hi-Power X
- Double footed MN guides
- Metal gimbal for PE rated rods
Shimano Grappler Type J S631 Light Jig Spinning Rod Specifications:
- Rod Product Code: S631
- Length: 6'3'' (1.91mm)
- Sections: 2
- Lure Rating: 30-130g
- PE Rating: PE1.5
