DanielG Posted December 19, 2022 Posted December 19, 2022 This came in the mail today about two weeks earlier than expected. Just as the ice is forming. Looking forward to trying it out in the spring. Putting it on a Fury rod I've had awhile. I'll be going back to mono. Don't care much for fluoro and I do like braided but not leaders so much. As I get old(er) well, maybe just old, the fingers are fumblier by a factor of 3x. Joining braid and leader is not too fun any longer. Besides, I did mono for umpteen years since I was 8 years old so it's no stranger. 6 Quote
ScottW Posted December 19, 2022 Posted December 19, 2022 Nice reel @DanielG! I’m looking to picking one of those up after Christmas. I like the Shimano spinning reels. 1 Quote
Msl819 Posted December 19, 2022 Posted December 19, 2022 1 hour ago, DanielG said: This came in the mail today about two weeks earlier than expected. Just as the ice is forming. Looking forward to trying it out in the spring. Putting it on a Fury rod I've had awhile. I'll be going back to mono. Don't care much for fluoro and I do like braided but not leaders so much. As I get old(er) well, maybe just old, the fingers are fumblier by a factor of 3x. Joining braid and leader is not too fun any longer. Besides, I did mono for umpteen years since I was 8 years old so it's no stranger. I really enjoyed my Vanford. Everything was as advertised. Your handle is on the wrong side though!!! Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 19, 2022 Super User Posted December 19, 2022 Little out of my budget, but a nice looking reel. 10 minutes ago, Msl819 said: Your handle is on the wrong side though!!! Nope - he's got it installed correctly. 1 Quote
PressuredFishing Posted December 20, 2022 Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, DanielG said: This came in the mail today about two weeks earlier than expected. Just as the ice is forming. Looking forward to trying it out in the spring. Putting it on a Fury rod I've had awhile. I'll be going back to mono. Don't care much for fluoro and I do like braided but not leaders so much. As I get old(er) well, maybe just old, the fingers are fumblier by a factor of 3x. Joining braid and leader is not too fun any longer. Besides, I did mono for umpteen years since I was 8 years old so it's no stranger. Let me know how it performs! 1 Quote
DanielG Posted December 20, 2022 Author Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Msl819 said: I really enjoyed my Vanford. Everything was as advertised. Your handle is on the wrong side though!!! Well it's moveable to either side. Interestingly I'm a lefty but crank a reel as a righty. Quote
Msl819 Posted December 20, 2022 Posted December 20, 2022 11 hours ago, DanielG said: Well it's moveable to either side. Interestingly I'm a lefty but crank a reel as a righty. I’m a righty and reel righty with casting gear but lefty for spinning. Lefty casting reels feel weird but not spinning. Go figure. Quote
Dogface Posted December 20, 2022 Posted December 20, 2022 I just got a 2500. So far I like what I see. Smooth, quiet and light. The only thing I miss is the anti-reverse switch. Something I'll have to get used to. I'm hoping to make a few casts tomorrow. It looks like the last day before the big cold front hits the area. Quote
Super User NorthernBasser Posted December 20, 2022 Super User Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Msl819 said: I’m a righty and reel righty with casting gear but lefty for spinning. Lefty casting reels feel weird but not spinning. Go figure. I'm same way. I think most of my friends are this way as well. Just how I was brought up. Quote
DanielG Posted December 20, 2022 Author Posted December 20, 2022 2 hours ago, NorthernBasser said: I'm same way. I think most of my friends are this way as well. Just how I was brought up. Seems to make sense I think. If you're left handed you want the pole in your left hand right? Or do I have it wrong. My casting reel is the same way though. Quote
DanielG Posted December 20, 2022 Author Posted December 20, 2022 Well, all spooled up and no where to go here in Maine. 1 Quote
ska4fun Posted December 20, 2022 Posted December 20, 2022 In this price range, the Vanford deserved a worm gear oscillation system, instead of a cheaper transverse cam one. Quote
T2DM Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 I'm pretty sure Vanford 1000 size and up are all equipped with worm shaft oscillation system with the exemption of the 500, not sure why. Maybe because of its size, no room for a worm shaft or the spool height to short. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 21, 2022 Super User Posted December 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, T2DM said: I'm pretty sure Vanford 1000 size and up are all equipped with worm shaft oscillation system I would hope so - since my Miravel has the worm gear at $100 less retail. Quote
killobet Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 I have the 2500S the shallow spool version.. i haven't use it yet.really smooth and light that feels pretty solid. Enjoy it. Quote
T2DM Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I would hope so - since my Miravel has the worm gear at $100 less retail. Miravel schematic is not yet available at Shimano's website or at least I can't find it, I could be wrong but I think its still has the transverse cam just by looking at its line lay on the spool and where it's position in the Shimano's line up. Ultegra and up are all worm shaft as far as I know. Nothing wrong with the transverse cam though. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 21, 2022 Super User Posted December 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, T2DM said: I could be wrong but I think its still has the transverse cam Well, it's advertised as having SilentDrive - which says 'Worm Shaft'...I'll look at the schematic I got with my 2500 and maybe even take the cover off. 1 Quote
garroyo130 Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 21 minutes ago, T2DM said: Ultegra and up are all worm shaft as far as I know. Nothing wrong with the transverse cam though. Spheros SW is basically a Nasci with a worm shaft or kind of like an old stradic but ppl wont listen ... In either case, the Vanford is a great, light reel 1 Quote
T2DM Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, garroyo130 said: Spheros SW is basically a Nasci with a worm shaft or kind of like an old stradic but ppl wont listen. I agree 100 percent. I have two of them in 3000 size and I'm not sure why they're underrated for an aluminum body reel. They're awesome for its price. Quote
ska4fun Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 56 minutes ago, T2DM said: I'm pretty sure Vanford 1000 size and up are all equipped with worm shaft oscillation system with the exemption of the 500, not sure why. Maybe because of its size, no room for a worm shaft or the spool height to short. Spool cup size is a major factor. Quote
The Bassman Posted December 21, 2022 Posted December 21, 2022 I've got five Vanfords 1000-3000. Wonderful reels. They're all worm drive oscillation. Quote
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