Shimano Vanford Review

Shimano Vanford Full Review with Pro's and Con's. A non sponsored 2021 Shimano Vanford Reel Review after months of usage. Shimano Ci4+ vs Vanford. This video covers everything you need to know if you want to buy this reel that was released in 2020
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[@saddmon386]

Been fishing in shore from when I started so just been using the 2500 reel size 4eva paired up with a mono 6lb line back in the day. Now it's all braid with 4lb breaking strength. Always delivering the most informative insights in your videos. Power on!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thats super light, nice dude! entered thanks for the comment SADD MON

[@ASKips]

Thanks for making an actual review rather than reading specs of the website like every other so called reviewer. I enjoyed watching your video and found it very informative.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate I’m glad you liked the format bud! Appreciate the comment, tight lines!

[@bryandavis8458]

*Nice reel so far **enjoyable.fishing** recommend used it for about an hour after getting it from Amazon and functioned flawlessly. Very smooth retrieve and the anti reverse is perfect. Feels like a reel that would be double the price.*

[@bazkaknics6095]

This is what I call a nice balanced review, thank you. To me the 2500 size is an absolute versatile one and when I fish in the bay I usually use 8lb braid and 8lb fluoro. I find it still works for bream but has a bit of extra capacity and abrasion resistance to cope with flatties and sometimes the odd pelagics

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Baz, appreciate your comment mate.

[@paulhooper2388]

The 2500 size with 10lb braid to throw some soft plastics and hard bodies for flatties, bream and winter trevally. Want to hear that drag siiiiing! Thanks for the great review of the Shimano Vanford, and the opportunity to win one as well.

[@mchristo05]

Most of my spin reels are a bit bigger then this but wow! This reel punches well above its weight! What a weapon! I’d definitely be fitting it out with the exact line you did. To get nearly 300m on a reel that size is amazing. Great review as always Byron.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Mitcho - glad you liked it mate

[@matthewfielden8972]

Great video Byron! Looks like a winner from Shimano. I reckon the 3000 compact looks like a true all-rounder running PE 1 braid - same size as the 2500, but a bit more line cap to tangle with a wide range of species.

[@mcmonier]

2500 sized reels are my favourite size for sure! Super versatile, covers so many applications for so many species, Bream to Perch, Snapper to school Jew, even the mighty Carp. I’d be throwing on some Varivas max power PE 0.8, a braid I’ve recently tried and absolutely love. Great vid, and a great little reel 🤙

[@ByronTeaHill]

It is, Entered legend! the 2500 has got to be the most popular size in Aus! Good luck bud

[@michaelfoster1185]

Hey Byron, thanks for the review most appreciated (as always). I've recently pulled my son into the fishing fraternity and was so relieved as he's loved the experience (Greenhead WA was his first serious effort). If we (he) won the real it puts us on a level ground in terms our kit. His favourite size is 2500 as that's what he knows and he's tried my Vanford 1000 and was impressed with the action and weight (could cast all day long). We'd be down to the tackle shop to for advise but would be looking to spool up with some Bulk Sunsiglon PE8 10lb PEO.6 (or similar). Were chasing bream / flathead in he local swan river.

[@lukedejesus9611]

I am born and raised in Tassie. So obviously I hunt Trout and I love doing so on ultra light gear. So a 1000 series is a must. I usually spool with 6lb braid and 4lb leader to make things interesting! My old man and I plan to go out together for the first time in a long time this season. I would love to be able to gift him this for Father’s Day. Seeing his face receive a gift like this, would mean the world to me. Love your videos and channel, very insightful and helpful. Keep up the great work!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Luke, glad you're enjoying the videos buddy

[@AMLuc1320]

Enjoyed this review Byron, unbiased and informative. I’d like to see you do a review on some high end Daiwa reels like the Luvias Airity and Certate LT. Also be good to see a full run down of your favourite rod/reels you’ve been using for a while. Cheers

[@williamrofe8325]

My favourite reel is the 2500 size. 8lb braid with 10lb fluro. Another great video Byron - I’ve noticed you reply to every comment and answer any questions. Thanks for your awesome advice!

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure man. To be honest mate I’m totally flattered people are consuming my content, if you take the time to ask a question or compliment the video you’re going to hear from me. If you ever have any questions, shoot and I’ll have a go!!! :)

[@seanmuxlow4052]

As always great review , it love a 2500 reel with 10 pound j braid for Bream and bass . Tight lines looking forward to the next video.

[@saratoga1956]

Great review .. thanks Byron .. looked at these a few months ago and others have said it’s a great reel .. 2500 is my usual size for what I do .. and loaded with a quality 10lb braid for whacking bass/ bream / estuary species … love your work!👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on, thanks Steve! Appreciate your comment mate

[@pinchimex]

My favorite size reel is the 5000 and 4000 because I'm always in the surf, on this 2500 I would probably go with 30lb braid for pier fishing. great video thank you.

[@Digbite]

Luv your channel. I bought the 5000 after watching this vid. It's way tougher than it feels. Iv had it in the boat heaps now, in holders getting slammed by salt water for hours heaps of times now. Casting for small skip tuna and some good battles with medium size bluefin. The drag is very good for a small reel. If someone is new to the reel, the drag knob is a bit small to use while fighting. It got left at camp in the sand for days. After a year it's still smooth and tight. Thanks

[@kevborchert7417]

I definitely need one of these in my tackle box!!! These look great and by your review sound like a great quality reel!!! I think the 2500 is the perfect size for being able to chase the bread and butter species, spooled with 8lb quality braid and you are looking at an awesome day out. Great review mate looking forward to many more.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for the kind words Kev. Agree with your ideas. Entered and thanks again

[@kelvintrinh1]

Favourite size is 2500 as a solid allrounder for the estuary type fishing that I do and I am a fan of more light weight braid probably 8lbs. Althought it might look like I'll need some backing to make up for the underspooling issue you mentioned in your video. Great job as always Byron!

[@christopherchu2137]

Another great review mate! Love the video quality and editing. 2500 is such a versatile and fun reel size to use, especially with the amount drag they have. I would use it with some 8-10lbs braid for some light lure fishing but also be able to chase smaller kings or Jews and have a great fight.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Christopher, you're right it is a fun size reel to use. Entered and thanks for the comment

[@coopzie1382]

Awesome video as usual! How you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers is beyond me! My fave size reel is a 4500 with 15lb braid. It's small enough to fish light and big enough to turn some King's heads toward the Kayak.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate you’re awesome for thinking that. Still building and learning the craft buddy. From little things big things grow! Entered and logged - thanks for stopping by and the support mate

[@coopzie1382]

@@ByronTeaHill absolutely mate! Keep up the awesome content and the channel will 100% grow!

[@dc_official]

Great review as always! Favourite size reel will always be the 2500. The standard 9kg drag is super useful for both light and medium setups. I would put PE0.6 Tasline on the reel - strong enough to chase a majority of fish in the Aussie systems

[@ByronTeaHill]

Totally agree! Entered buddy and thanks for getting involved

[@jacksonpitstock7757]

Loved the review! I haven't ever really moved away from the 2000s and at this point in time, I don't really see a need to. But would load it with 6lb j-braid, with backing of course

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Jackson, entered - thanks for the comment

[@vk2icj]

I like the 2500 size for big flatties with 10lb braid. Thanks for the video. Good to see your Mrs is fishing with you.

[@ByronTeaHill]

You bet, lucky guy!

[@teopaladuta5038]

g'day, mate, I appreciate your honest impressions about this reel, I got the 3000 model and I am very happy with it. I usually spool with J BRAID 8 GRAND which was good for me in the past years. if it would be to have another reel I would prefer the 5000 one for using it on a 5-9 kg rod which I bought and is waiting for a good reel but I need to wait for a couple of pensions to come. in this way, I will have 2 perfect combos from whiting to jack and maybe bigger fish. i am waiting for more videos from you which I enjoyed watching. all the best

[@ByronTeaHill]

I’m bloody pumped you enjoyed the content mate! Thanks legend. I usually throw a video out every week, but I do have a break every now and again :) Thanks for entering the comp, tight lines.

[@cw_newbfisherman]

I mostly use my 2500 (8lb) and 4000 (PE 1.2) size reels. This has given me a good range to match a few different rods, mostly for in-harbor applications. I've recently started to shore jig and the 4000 (PE 1.2) had been heaps of fun working up Trevally, Amberjack, and the odd Flathead. My 2500 (8lb) is my go-to-all-occasion that I've paired with light rods to flick soft plastics, hard body lures, and bait; around the local wharf and jetties for our bread and butter species. My 2500 Sedona has worked wonders for the last 4 years but is clearly starting to break down. I'd like nothing more than to step up to something more refined like the Vanford/Stradics. Love the content, hugely educational but more so inspirational. Keep it up and Tight lines!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Chris! Legendary comment mate, thanks a million for your thoughts buddy! Good luck with the giveaway, details entered

[@scherfman]

Another great review Byron! My mate has the Vanford and absolutely loves it. If I was able to afford one of these reels I’d definitely go for the 2500 model and chuck on 10lb braid for chasing those bread and butter species! Keep up the good work mate!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Absolutely, thanks mate - Appreciate you stopping by and getting involved!

[@mohammedalsallakh3921]

Probably favourite size would be the compact bodies, c3000, all around reel for pretty much anything. The vanfords have hit the sweet spot with the 2500 size being light and capable for all styles of estuary or bay fishing, as you mentioned. I'd spool it with x9 Berkley braid 8lb using a 300m spool to get as much line on there.

[@roycechoe8745]

I was actually planning to buy one. Good review byron thanks for that. I'd be putting on 10lb braid

[@ByronTeaHill]

Too easy buddy! Glad you enjoyed it

[@rochelleandbenwhipps437]

Great review Byron, always thoroughly put together. Being more of a bass fisho, smaller reels are my go to, the 2500 is generally the size I'd go for, and semi light braid in around the 6-8lb mark. That would cover catching bass as well as bream and flattys. Thanks mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Appreciate the comment legend. Logged and entered, good luck

[@anthonyormrod7638]

Thanks for the review Byron - had my eye on these reels and weighing up against a TD SOL. I have a couple of 2000s and 3000s in lower quality reels and believe the 2500 will be the sweet spot for my bream and flattie fishing - 300m of 10lb braid in case I'm lucky enough to tempt something will a bit more pull.

[@ByronTeaHill]

No worries mate! Thanks for your comment, entry is logged buddy

[@EpicFishingTime]

2500 size will be an all rounder. Will be putting 8lbs sunline braid. Be good to compare to my old ci4. Thanks for the review. Always hit the spot when you doing the reviews.

[@seanross7502]

Nice review, I would be spooling it with some 10 lb berkley x9 crystal or Tasline. And 300 meters sounds like the plan going by your review with the bigger spool. I would be using it to chase some flatties and pinkies for a nice dinner.

[@mattjohnson8094]

Hey Byron- great honest review! As most of my fishing is impoundment bass and light estuary fishing in south east Queensland, the 2500 size is ideal for chasing bass, golden perch, whiting bream and flathead. I’d spool it with 10lb braid to cover pretty much all scenarios and techniques!

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Matt. Thanks for stopping by buddy

[@van-munozfamilyadventurest5021]

Wow you have a really well put together professional review. Keep up the great work

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanksmlegend

[@ubeen7567]

great review. i like the 2500 size reel with 10lb berkely pro for allround saltwater and also bass fishing at st clair and glenbawn. keep up the good work

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it

[@gippslandfishingpage4481]

Great review as well, you go into so much detail!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks a ton!

[@boris3513]

G day Byron, the 1000 ci4 has always been my favourite. My go to braid is the ygk jigman grand PE 0.4 6lb. Risky choice of line but the casting distance is unmatched to any other braid I've encountered. Cheers

[@rlzconway451]

Great review mate...just a touch on the centre of gravity on this Vanford, I did not notice this until u actually pointed it out...it does have an equilibrium issue but very settled...still a good reel and a great feel for noticing it👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

agree completely mate! it is a good reel at the mid point price range

[@brisbanefisho9105]

Perfect review mate. I have just bought myself a 5 piece travel rod as I’m away a fair bit for work and I have been wanting to check these out. It looks great, colour and Matt finish and as you say It’s would be a perfect all rounder with something like 16lb braid. Thanks a lot 🤙🏻

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad I could help dude. Entered!

[@adamsfishinadventures4408]

Just like everyone else here mate , the 2500 size is a go to for me. Such a versatile reel and suits me perfect being primarily fresh water chasing bass , yellas and redfin , but also great for when I hit the salt chasing bream and flatty etc. I'd be throwing 10 lb berkley x9 on this Stanford. Great work and thanks for another informative vid. 🤙🤙🤙

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on, good to see you here again Adam, chat soon bud and thanks man.

[@jamespark8842]

Great review mate. You can never go wrong with 2500. The perfect all rounder. I would spool it with 15lb tasline for the ultimate combo as I just ordered the new zodias 😍

[@ByronTeaHill]

I believe they are designed for the new zodias so good luck buddy!

[@jattgora7584]

Love the unbiased review. Just bought this reel and went down to Pottsville to try it out, caught a mid sized bream but the next fish was a chopper Tailor which really gave the reel a good run. I was SO impressed with the smooth drag, I caught the fish on a bream hook and it fell straight out of its mouth once I landed it on the beach and gave it some slack. I put 12lb braid on it which seems perfect, def gonna give it a run on Fraser this year on a longer rod. Also where did you get that hoodie from its boss af I need one haha!

[@dtc7191]

Great review! Favourite reel size is 2500 just because of the versatility as you mentioned. Can fish with them for small stream trout with light line, or chase bigger ‘mid size’ fish too like flathead. Personally I’d be setting this up for those larger fish so would spool with mono backing and then 12lb J braid

[@darylC_2306tiger1]

great vid, very informative, I already have a 2500hg and I'm so happy with it. I paired it with a Diawa 20 infeet 6ft 10" $189 model and had never spent as much for my equipment before not realizing how it would improve my fishing experience, initially I had a cheap Piscifun reel and thought it was good but then decided to buy the Vanford and was blown away by the overall performance and feel of it, my casting accuracy was instantly improved, the comfort and weight of both rod and reel is so light just a dream to use, so much so that I intend on buying another 7ft infeet rod to match with another Vanford to throw soft plastics and hard bodies. keep the great vids coming, Cheers. P.S I like to use 6lb platypus pulse braid on my reels at the moment as I have only just started throwing soft plastics and find it the easiest to control and not lose fish for now. Cheers.

[@ByronTeaHill]

It's amazing Dary how much value for money you get by stepping up a level or two with the standard of reel we purchase. there's a really nice gravy area of value for money at the moment.

[@peterchristensen8619]

Awesome vid again mate. I'd like the 2500 with 10 to 12lb and chase anything that swims.

[@guillaumewang5330]

One of the best reviews on the reel! Favorite size is of course the 2500 and I would put PE0.6. Would be an awesome finesse reel

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice! Thanks mate, appreciate your comment

[@alexmarti7684]

The 2500 is my preferred for sure, for me on a budget it’s versatile. I can catch bream to my favourite Aussie bass! I would whack on 10lb braid again so I can just change leaders to any situation. Another great video mate and awesome prize coming out of lockdown to whoever wins!! Hopefully 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@ByronTeaHill]

100% thanks Alex agree with your comment, appreciate you stopping by mate

[@gregorybigeni9457]

Great video with interesting stats regarding amount of line the 2500 can take which if you read the specs doesn’t seem to take much line. I only have 2 reels both are Daiwa Aird 3000 because they are same size as 2500 but hold more line giving me more flexibility. Keep the great videos coming 😁👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Will do! definitely curious. They must have the data but I would like to see line capacities in lower numbers (probably due to the USA Bass market)

[@benjohnston6400]

8-10lb braid as a general all-rounder as I fish both fresh and salt water and mixed species. A 2500 size also allows you to tackle alot of these scenarios from bream and fatties to yellow belly and trout in the fresh.

[@ronmb81]

G'day Byron, found this review via fb. I've been eyeing a Vanford for a replacement to my 3000 Symetre FL. I would definitely look at the 2500 HG size going of your review, and as you said it will be a good versatile, good all rounder reel. I haven't had the chance to hold a Vanford or give it a good spin at the shops as I have been in lock down in NSW, so winning this reel would be awesome. I would be planning to put 300m (I've been listening) of J-braid grand 8lb braid on it. Cheers Ron and good luck to everyone else 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Ron! Ahhh man lockdown does stink like that. We just went into lockdown here also. Glad you enjoyed the review mate, if you don’t win then I’d def recommend you give it a spin at a tackle store or three. If you do! Well then, you’ll spin the reel lots 😂🤣😂 good luck in the giveaway mate and thanks for commenting.

[@waynecollar5092]

This is the best review on this reel. Heard everything I needed to know about one. My favorite size is the 2500 as it's finesse enough for chasing bream and has the drag capacity of chasing Snapper and Jew. Would spool it with either 4lb braid or 12lb dangan x8. Cheers for the review Byron!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate you're too kind it's my pleasure. Tight lines mate you're in the giveaway :)

[@waynecollar5092]

@@ByronTeaHill Just being honest. All the best to you mate!

[@tonypaine4958]

As always great review Byron now waiting for the next one

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Tony! in draft

[@tombugden1253]

Gday Byron, great review! The new vanford looks super schmick and I think it might just be the beginning of another cult hero shimano reel! My all time favourite spinning reel was a 1000 size pfluger Trion which I have had since I was 14 years old and was the first reel I remember buying with my own money. The poor reel recently gave up the ghost on a trout trip and has been retired to office desk. I reckon I’d run 300m of 12 pound orange sunline siglon. As you said in your review the extra line will be great to make the reel a nice all rounder. Being in the yak on Sydney harbour I reckon having a reel that can just as easily handle a rat king as a big blue nose bream is a great asset and I’d love to get my hands one one of these new vanfords!

[@MrChoprice]

My favourite size spinning reel at the moment is a 5000. I was targeting winter kings before the lockdown in Sydney and found that it was the perfect size and weight to not tire me out when casting for hours. In terms of braid size, I'd probably put on 10lb braid with some mono backing as it would be sufficient for light tackle fishing in creeks and canals whilst also having the option of using it in the harbour for some late night squidding.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome dude! Winter Kings are epic fun dude! Entered and thanks for entering with the comment mate

[@Cevan42]

Sad your lockdown prevented you from fishing. Ridiculous.

[@amytavares9714]

Wil a 30lb be too much or would work ok for the 5000

[@hobiefishingwomenaustralia5280]

I generally use reels between 1000 to 2500 but love my Luvias 2004. I run a 6lb on the bigger reels and a 4lb on my 1000. The 2004 has a 14lb Gosen braid on it. Works a treat. Thx for the review. Food for thought.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for sharing! Entered

[@jedyoung7213]

Byron, let me share something with you. Everytime I think I possibly heading in the right direction. I watch your vids, and I do a hole new correction. Cheers again 👍 for your help your vids are great. I'm definitely looking to lightening more of my set ups. I'm thinking 10p on this 2500. I'm running with a 2000 diawa legalis at moment 8p. I'm hooked on the 2000 size reel at moment, they are my favourite. I keen for a 1000.

[@lindsaypettiford51]

hey Bud , good review mate , they look pretty good ! I used to like a 1000 size reel but have gone up to the 2500 size as it still performs like a 1000 size without much weight difference but you have the option to chase much larger fish with the change of line weight on the same reel , i have a 2500 that has accounted for a few rat kings quite easily. Keep up the good stuff mate , cheers

[@ByronTeaHill]

Hey legend!!! thanks for watching again buddy. Entered as always

[@esidharta]

Great video review as always, Byron. I’ve had the opportunity to try this reel only last weekend. The weight of the reel was quite good. One constructive feedback I would say is the line retrieval could be a little slower. I have the Stradic Ci4+ FA and FB - both have lasted and still going - similar feedback on the line retrieval. I wished Australia carries the Vanford 2000s model which mimics the Daiwa Luvias (and I love this reel) but at 2/3 of the price. With the 2000s, it is effectively a 1000 size reel which has slower retrieval but a bigger spool. Since I mostly do estuary fishing, my line would be around the 6-8lb max depending on its thickness.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome thoughts Eric, I flicked shimano a message about the 2000, but you are right - they are doing it here. You are right though the reel sits between the Luvi and the Freams. Tight lines mate thanks for the comment and the entry

[@MrGroenslang]

Very nice review! love the honesty! Have you ever tried some of the Okuma reels? They price similar to lower middle end Shimmanos but (in my experience) perform at an extremely high level

[@ByronTeaHill]

hey matenot yet.I would love to but put simply, I cant afford every reel! hahahaa. I wish!

[@jaredsmith8352]

Definitely 2500 size, and I would really keen to get a high-end reel as I've only ever had budget ones like Shimano Siennas and Daiwa Aird LTs. I would whack 300m of 10lb braid to cover bream in the canals and flatties and whiting on the flats, as well as small tuskies and snapper on the reefs. Great video Byron, keep up the sick work and I can't wait for the New Zealand videos.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Mate I can't wait to share them. I've got a couple of products to get through then you will see them all

[@andrew4x4au666]

My fav size reel for the fishing I do in estuaries would be a 2500. I already own a 1000 and 3000, but both either slightly too small or too large. I would probably put some 8lb braid on cause I usually fish for EPs and bream. Love your channel and content. Keep it coming!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on, thanks for the viewership buddy! sounds as if you need a 2500!!!

[@ssmuzsn]

Wow, My dream reel,many thanks for the review! I bought the sol 3 after your review on that last year :). I would spool with major craft dangan x8 0.6 pe 200m with bit of backing. 2500 is my go to size.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Sounds great and good Luck

[@bwip2033]

Great review as always. Actually in the market for an upgrade from the Aird, this hasn't been an active option because it was a little out of my price range. But I'd love to fit it with 8lb j braid! The drag on these sounds fun too

[@ByronTeaHill]

thanks dude, good luck in that case mate, you're in with a chance!

[@bwip2033]

@@ByronTeaHill Thanks mate can't wait to see some NZ footage!

[@zaccurtain4042]

Great video Byron. My favourite size spinning reel would have to be the 2500 spooled with 10lb braid. 👏

[@ByronTeaHill]

You're in! Thanks Zac! tight lines dude

[@mardy7788]

I was looking at them. Ended up with a daiwa kix. Felt smoother in the store. Pretty happy with it

[@anthonycox1870]

Awesome video Byron, I would use the 2500 size with 6 lb braid and 6 lb leader, amazing looking reel, great review champion,

[@ByronTeaHill]

You're in! thanks mate

[@sambrown1984]

Another great review mate. My go to would have to be 2500 with 8lb braid.

[@beauhicks5804]

My main size I do use in my reels are daiwa 2004’s but my latest reel I decided to go to a 2500 size and absolutely love it with the different gear ratio etc. I’d load this shimano up with 14lb gosen but would definitely take into account what you noted about the under spooling etc Love ya work brother

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for stopping by again Beau! Absolute legend - entered. Thanks mate

[@tezzaskayakfishing]

Cool video and honest as ever. I'd run the 2500 with 10lb braid. Pretty much covers all my fishing needs. Cheers Byron. 🤙🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Terry. Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@danielhalsall4376]

Another great review and video….. I can’t go past a 2500 size and 6-10lb braid….braid size depending on which rod I would pair it with.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks buddy! 👊

[@fishlikeadad]

Useful vid thanks! My go-to size is a 2500 - perfect all rounder. I’d spool this vanford with 8lb J braid grand - light enough for bream but will cope with the flatties too.🤙🏼

[@ByronTeaHill]

Glad you think its useful bud. entry is in mate, thanks for the comment

[@fullsendfishingadventures2500]

My favourite size in the shimano vanford range would definitely have to be the 2500, this is because it will suit my all round style of fishing, bass, flathead, mulloway and snapper, for that reason i would spool it up with 12lb Tasline. Awesome vid mate, keep it up, yew🤙

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for sharing man. Tight lines and enterd

[@rexb3415]

Great review as always Byron, I like the 2500 reel it suits the way I fish I do 95% of my fishing from shore so it's not too heavy,and I just got some 10lb j-braid so I would put that on.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Rex, you're in buddy

[@chunglee763]

I’d go for 2500 reel running 10lb braid. Also love the feel of buttery smooth retrieve that I would imagine this reel has by the sounds of it. Living in Sydney in hard lockdown atm so free spinning a reel at home like this would at least kill some boredom lol. Thanks for the vid and opportunity to win a reel. 🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Buttery smooth is exactly what I'm talking about!!!! Entered and good luck with the boredom bud

[@jimferdyyu2032]

Thx for the review!! As always my favourite spinning reel size will be 2500, with 10lb power pro braid on it to tackle some trevally..

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice!

[@harrisonsfishing9763]

I’ve had the opportunity to try out a fair few sizes such as 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 5000 for the light inshore/ estuary stuff that I primarily do. However I’ve taken my 2500 ci4 out on some of the reefs that make up the bunker group in Queensland and landed a 50cm spangled emperor on 8lb. I then went in a fished some of the creeks on the same trip and caught flathead, bream, whiting and had an attack from queen fish and mangrove jack. So my favourite size would be the 2500 due to its versatility. For the line size I would ultimately leave it up to my dad if I won because he bought be the ci4 and he mentioned a while ago that he’d like one. So I guess I’d be returning the favour

[@ByronTeaHill]

Awesome to hear mate, sounds like you've tried a few reels! Thanks for the entry. Good luck, it would be a cool story if you won it and gave it to your Dad.

[@anthonytaylor7875]

10lb braid on a 2500 reel is my go to. Great review and I look forward to trying this reel.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Appreciate the words Anthony! In with a chance!

[@MJermMer]

Super review I really find all your review vids are great help as a relatively new fisho to plastics I’m always trying to find the little differences in technique that might be the difference between catching fish or getting donuts. Far to many donuts still. I would put some 10lb on it and go after bigger species as I recently purchased a Stradic 1000 on 6lb for bream and flatties. Cheers BTH love the vids. 👍

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thats the challenge hey Michael, less donuts!!! hahahaha. Mate tight lines, thanks for the comment I appreciate the feedback

[@hookedupwithdanielsemmens9905]

I would have to say a 2500 for a bit of range in my target species mainly bream but can handle the odd bycatch, spooled up with 6lb j-braid with a backing. I am a bit of a Daiwa fan boy but have also been interested in trying the market, as always mate very informative video’s and soooo looking forward to your NZ vids keep up the good work🤙🎣

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Daniel, mate appreciate you stopping by regularly. Thanks buddy

[@Mickey_Z]

As always a great review. Myself I do prefer the 2500 size reels due to their versatility. I would spool it with 10 to 14lb braid.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Very nice! glad you enjoyed it Mickey. thanks for coming back

[@raymundmonica8884]

Nice review always boss. Thank you

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure

[@khoabui-uf8kb]

Awesome unbiased review! I love the 2500 size reels, great all rounder. They can be used for finesse applications to kingies. Braid wise would have to be 0.6PE braid, not sure of brand though, so many brands on the market!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Right on! thanks for the comment Khoa! Entered

[@johnprice10]

Hi loved the vid, my favourite size is the 2500 with 8lb daiwa line. Used off the kayak in ppb for flatties and pinkies its perfect and I find the old ci4 stradic really resists the corrosion.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks great to hear John. They really were a nice real hey mate?! tight lines

[@peterkorkotidis8939]

I mostly use a 200 to 2500 size reel I find a 8 to 10 pound line most versatile for my estuary type fishing top review keep up the good work

[@ByronTeaHill]

thanks Peter, Entered mate

[@RideYamaha314]

So far the 2500 is my go to as for the braid I would put 10lb on if I was lucky enough to win. Yet again another top video from you mate.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for coming past again Alan. legend.

[@carlcorden9923]

Great review! I typically prefer smaller 2000 size reels. I would spool the 2500 Vanford with 14lb braid and use it for fishing snags and oyster racks for big bream.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Good choice! Thanks Carl

[@aceofspades1823]

I like the 1000 size reels as I primarily fish the east coast estuaries. I love using light braids generally 4-10lb.

[@simonhunt4614]

My favorite size spinning reel is the 2500 spooled with 8lb braid,Great for sandflat fishing the creeks up here in the NSW mid nth Coast.Chasing Flatties and top water for whiting are perfect using a 2500 sized reel made light so you can cast all day . . I have used the CI4 and Stradic FL as well bother great reels for their price.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks for sharing legend. Entered and good luck!

[@melbournefishing5200]

Awesome review! Super informative. I would spool it up with 10lb Finns braid

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Dean! in, good luck

[@melbournefishing5200]

@@ByronTeaHill thanks mate, Fingers crossed! The vanford looks like an epic reel.

[@hellboundfishing4569]

Nice video mate can't wait for the new diawa stuff to come out will you be doing any reviews on that gear?

[@ByronTeaHill]

,... of course :)

[@lachlanbuckle7765]

I’d go for the 2500 because its so versitile. I would run 10lb braid catching bream, trevally, flathead and snapper on lures. Keep up the great work! 👍 Love the vids.

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks mate, entered and logged legend

[@mattpelosi6403]

Good review as always! I usually stick to a 2000 size reel and prefer mono in general, however for this reel I'd use 6lb J-braid. Tight lines!

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks buddy! Tight lines straight back at ya

[@mattijonkers6283]

Awesome review I like the 2500 size reel good for a lot of different fishing I have a ci4+ and a FL would love a vanford id pair up on my infeet for bass with 14lb braid

[@ByronTeaHill]

Thanks Matti! That sounds like a sweat combo dude

[@Vainch]

Nice review, 'no boring bits'! I'd love a 2500 size and would match it with the new Power Pro White in 10lb to use as an all-rounder.

[@ByronTeaHill]

No worries mate! I hate boring fishing videos. Entered, thanks mate

[@gelb2540]

Hey Byron! Might’ve given my stradic a salt/ sand bath a year or so ago 😅 unfortunately she never fully recovered even with a service 🪦 I’d love a 2500 spooled with some 8 or 10lb braid for bream and flatty sessions. Great video (as always)

[@ByronTeaHill]

Sorry to hear that!!!! entered

[@_fergo_]

Great review mate! Favourite size is definitely the 2500 with 8lb jbraid and 10lb fluoro leader. Would be perfect for my local estuaries. 👌

[@ByronTeaHill]

Nice Jimmy, thanks for stopping by again mate

[@Andz_88]

Great review video as always. I myself had the previous CI4+ model and the new Vanford but on the bigger model, C3000, which technically the same size like the 2500 but a deeper spool. I’ve put 16lb braid on the C3000 model, that I set to target snapper and sambo. This 2500 model with shallower spool will be great for the 8-10lb braid to be used in more finesse setup. I personally would like the size 2000 or 2500s that are not available in Australian market, these 2 are lighter, slower gear ratio, shallower spool and smaller drag rating, which is better for finesse setup.

[@ByronTeaHill]

My pleasure Andre, mate thanks for sharing your ideas. I agree with the 2500 or 2000s size. I think they would be great to see in the market! tight lines and good luck with the giveaway

[@wcoutts4034]

Great review, I would most likely opt to the 2500 spooled with 8lb jbraid for my local estuary fishing

[@ByronTeaHill]

You're in! Yeww

[@oliverwayte1525]

You just can’t beat a 2500! They’re such a great all rounder and the vanford would be so capable! Spoiled with 8-10lb (cramming as much line on there as possible) would be fantastic!