A lightweight combo that's heavy on performance
Looking for a softbaiting combo that's lightweight yet durable? Look no further. The
Shimano Vanford 4000 XG Blackout Softbait Combo is the perfect pair for you. The Shimano Vanford is compact and feature-packed, and perfectly matches the new Shimano Blackout's light and effortless lifting power, making it an ideal combo to use for all-day fishing. Packed with great features and backed with the quality that Shimano's known for, this combo will satisfy your need for power.
The Reel
With its known durable design to handle saltwater, 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
Providing the perfect balance between power and finesse, the new
Shimano Blackout Spinning Rod features T45 blank technology to create a strong, powerful and crisp action with superb sensitivity in a sleek black design. Coupled with WINN grips to provide the ultimate comfort. This rod will not only help you land the fish you're after, but it will allow you to do it in style.
WINN Grips
Unlike traditional cork or EVA grips, the new WINN grips are made from high quality polymer formulated to provide firmness, texture, sensitivity and comfort even when wet.
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 Blackout Spinning Rod Features:
- T45 blank technology
- WINN grip technology
Shimano Blackout Spinning Rod Specifications:
- Length: 7ft 9in
- Pieces: 2
- Line weight: 4.3-9kg (10-20lb)
- Lure weight: 10-35g
