Shimano Vanford C5000 XG Second Hand

Shimano Vanford C5000 XG Second Hand

This item is second hand.

The overall condition is good with the issues being a bit of rash on the bail arm and a scuff on the rotor body. Is spooled with unknown 20lb-ish Low viz green braid and a leader and is supplied with its box and spare spool which is also spooled with 20lb-ish high viz yellow and leader.

The Shimano Vanford 20 C5000XGF is a classic saltwater spinning reel, with a legacy of pursuing reduced weight, lower start-up inertia and enhanced sensitivity, the Shimano Vanford  elevates the MagnumLite lineup of spinning reels with technology passed down from Shimano flagship series.

The Shimano Vanford C5000XGF, equipped with InfinityXross technology — a refined gear design that enhances winding efficiency and provides supremely smooth retrievals — offers heightened control when finesse fishing, enabling delicate presentations and precise lure manipulation. Shimano engineers incorporated Infinity Drive technology to reduce contact between the spool shaft and pinion gear to enhance smoothness and efficiency during retrieval.

Merging the smooth performance of felt with the wear resistance of carbon, DuraCross drag technology increases drag durability tenfold, providing confidence when battling big fish. Setting the standard as the premier spinning reel for finesse anglers, Shimano Vanford C5000XGF boasts many of Shimano’s latest flagship technologies to ensure unparalleled smoothness and performance.

The sensitivity of the Shimano Vanford C5000XGF is partly as a result of the second generation Magnumlite Rotor, which along with the body is engineered from Shimano’s exclusive Ci4+ composite material. This is also why the reel feels so light in the hand.

Internally, HAGANE Gear, MicroModule II, X-SHIP, InfinityDrive, InfinityXross and Silent Drive work seamlessly together to deliver smoothness and a deceptive amount of power.

The Shimano Vanford C5000XGF is also fitted with Shimano’s advanced Duracross drag, which provides exceptional, accurate control when playing hard fighting fish. For trouble-free line management Anti-Twist Fin controls the pressure on the line that goes through the line roller onto the spool and is especially beneficial when fishing with very lightweight lures.