NEW Shimano Vanford and Zodias 

Yes sir. Thing is a work of art...both the reel and the rod.

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and the comment. Can’t win them all...you’ll like the reel more than the music 😂

Hahaha this made me think of a "south park" episode.. " I'm a little country" "and I'm a lil bit of rock and roll "

That’s interesting. Maybe the weight reduction I was feeling was made up with a weight reduction in the Vanford.

I like both reels equally. Like you, I feel like the weight difference isn’t that much. The addition of the micromodule II to the Vanford is great. You’re right when you made the analogy of the FL on the cI4 frame.

Thanks!

15lb for me.

I fish 15lb on them no problem. The medium light is also one of my favorite zodias rods.

Sure did buddy. Thanks for watching.

@@OnAnotherLine And subbing ;)

I’m waiting on three new rods to show up. When they come in, I’ll make one.

It passes through just fine. They guides aren’t micro on the zodias line. I’m not sure Shimano has any rods that have micro guides at all.

@@OnAnotherLine thanks for your response.

Hey Nick. Sorry for the delay and I’m not sure this will help ya since you Said you were going to buy one on Black Friday, I’d choose the medium light for that range of weight. However, if you’re fishing for small mouth or harder fighting fish the extra length on the 7’6” would be beneficial.

@@OnAnotherLine No worries. I did purchase the 7ft medium light. It's actually a clear water quarry that they stock with trout and largemouth bass. So I think the medium light should he plenty. They loved that duo realis spinbait 80. I never tried a spinbait until this year and it was fun. It would catch them when nothing else worked! Thanks for getting back to me.

I’m an absolute rookie when it comes to inshore fishing, so take that into consideration. However, I feel like if you have the drag set properly on the Vanford you could land any fish you catch on a Zodias. I know Redfish get pretty big and if you catch many that are trophy size, you may want to step up to the 4000 series reel.

Yep! I’d actually prefer it, but I like a little stiffer spinning rod than most.

Thanks for the info cant wait to try it out

That’s a tough question be to honest. If I was going to buy one for the techniques you mention I would go with the Medium. However, this rod in this video was rigged up with a small drop shot and it felt good. I guess it all depends on the weight of drop shot you’d be throwing. If it were me, I’d go with the medium just to have the extra backbone for other applications.

@@OnAnotherLine I haven’t seen the Zodias in store so I’m gonna order the 7ft medium hopefully I like it. I throw 1/8 to 3/16 drop shots and 1/4 to 3/8 finesse jigs or small plastics then I use a baitcaster for anything heavier 1/2 etc

@@sandragonzalez5656 yeah, I’d go with the medium for sure then.

It does have a pretty flexible tip for sure with the ML...Perfect for neds and things

What type of fishing do you normally do? I’d imagine with a 5000 you’ll be in saltwater. Is that correct?

@@OnAnotherLine normally i do for landbase ..Yes it is!!

I’d say it would be too light for those baits. I assume with the -2 at the end you’re referring to a 2 piece rod. We don’t have those in the US that I’m aware of, so it may be a different action. The ml that I own is a one piece and would be too light for sure. Might want to go with a Medium action.

@@OnAnotherLine 👍👍👍

Normal guides on a zodias.

I feel like they compare pretty well. I still feel like you are getting a little better blank when it comes to the expride rods, but the sensitivity and functionality are close to the same in my opinion. If you like cork, go with the expride, if you don't mind the carbon handle, pick the zodias. That is just my opinion.

Regular size

To be honest, I’d step up to the 3000. You get a bigger handle, and a larger spool. The reel body is the exact same size for the 2500 and 3000. You get a larger spool for more line for those salt water adventures as a bonus. The only difference is the gear ratio is a little higher on the 3000 as opposed to the 2500, but all of the techniques you mentioned, it wouldn’t be noticeable. Higher ratio would allow you to make more casts with tubes and neds during the day because it takes a little less time to reel them back.

@@OnAnotherLine Hey man thanks so much for the response! I’ll definitely take into consideration to what your saying. I’m just worried about the cost of braid with that larger spool since I’m mainly using this for more finesse applications. Damn.. now I have to make an even tougher decision on which one to get lol!

@@Cbasschin you’re only talking an extra 20 yards of braid for the 3000. But the bigger handle and little extra line makes the decision easy for me.

The 2000 vanford is actually the size of the 1000 just with a deeper spool

@@SchoologyGames I just ordered two and I can't wait!! Trout season please start now!!! Lol

Do you mean another video? At the time of this video, I didn’t have one. Now, however, I’ve managed to get my hands on both. 😎

@@OnAnotherLine yea but fishing with them lol!!

PowerPro super slick v2

High vis aqua or moonshine color. What ever it is. Looks really nice on your set up. 🤙🏻

@@4492573 moonshine on this reel. I used to use hi vis yellow, but they stopped making it. Moonshine is close and it’ll glow under a black light.

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PowerPro super slick v2 and the color is moonshine.

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@@OnAnotherLine thank you

I’m not sure what your asking here. If you are wondering what pound test is on the reel, it’s 20lb PowerPro super slick v2 in the moonshine color. If your asking if the rod is mine, that one wasn’t. It was a buddy of mine’s rod who is a rep for Shimano.

@@OnAnotherLine is your rod 2-5lb?

Well...you’ve got a reason to buy a new one now. Lol! Both are stellar, though. I enjoy fishing them both.

@@OnAnotherLine haha well.. the Drag is allready a bit fked. I dont know how it happens to me all the time. Im struggling with both my stradic fbs and the FL. The drag is lagging somehow, with all of them. I use them mostly on fresh water but when I use them on salt, I always wash em. Any ideas what and how this happens?