{"product_id":"shimano-vanford-c2500s","title":"Shimano Vanford C2500S","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eSHIMANO VANFORD C2500S\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"200\"\u003ePrecision without excess.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eSome reels feel smooth in the store.\u003cbr data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"241\"\u003eThis one feels refined under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eShimano Vanford C2500S\u003c\/strong\u003e isn’t built to impress in a display case — it’s built to disappear in your hand and come alive in motion. Lightweight doesn’t mean fragile. In this case, it means engineered restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eShimano’s CI4+ body keeps weight down without sacrificing rigidity. The MagnumLite Rotor reduces rotational inertia so startup is immediate — subtle twitches translate directly to the bait. No delay. No wasted movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eIt’s the kind of reel that rewards controlled anglers. Those who fish light line on purpose. Those who understand that balance and response matter more than raw size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe C2500S configuration gives you compact ergonomics with shallow spool efficiency — ideal for finesse plastics, jerkbaits, light swimbaits, and pressured-water applications where precision is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eUnder the hood, MicroModule II gearing and SilentDrive refinement eliminate unnecessary noise and vibration. What you’re left with is mechanical clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eEvery turn feels intentional.\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eEvery movement feels measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThis isn’t loud performance.\u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eIt’s controlled performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eAnd that difference matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eSize: C2500S (Compact Body, Shallow Spool)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eGear Ratio: 5.1:1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eRetrieve per Turn: ~27 in (69 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eWeight: ~5.3 oz (155 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eMax Drag: ~20 lb (9 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eBearings: 7+1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eBody Material: CI4+ Carbon Composite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eRotor: MagnumLite (MGL) Rotor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eGear System: MicroModule II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eDrive Refinement: SilentDrive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eLine Capacity (Mono): 5 lb \/ 110 yd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eLine Capacity (Braided): 10 lb \/ 95 yd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEO --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:15px\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano Vanford C2500S by Shimano is a premium jerkbait, line, swimbait designed for targeting smallmouth bass, bass, musky, pike.  Available in colors including Default Title to match any water condition and forage base.  Ideal for trolling, hopping, ripping, this jerkbait, line, swimbait excels in freshwater applications.  Imported from Japan, Shimano delivers the precision engineering and quality that JDM fishing tackle is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- \/SEO --\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53257557377392,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0177\/7008\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-12at7.24.23PM.png?v=1770942351","url":"https:\/\/www.avftackle.com\/products\/shimano-vanford-c2500s","provider":"AVF Tackle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}