Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Zodias Medium Spin Combo 8ft 2in 5-12lb 2pc

Redefine the rules of the game

Looking for a set that's packed with state-of-the-art features and high-quality value? Look no further than the Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Zodias Medium Spin Combo. It features the Shimano Zodias Medium Spinning Rod, a versatile rod that's great for handling many different situations. The combo also comes with the superbly durable and powerful Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Spinning Reel. Combined, these top-tier Shimano equipment are winners in the water.

The Reel
Built for anglers who want enhanced control of their lure's action and feel even the smallest of changes during the retrieve. Flagship of the MAGNUMLITE series, the Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Spinning Reel sets new quality standards in the ultra-lightweight and finesse fishing domain. Shimano ave gone 'Beyond Lightness' to create an ultimate light-winding mechanism with unrivalled characteristics. It's the pinnacle of finesse fishing reels and packed with the very best lightweight Shimano reel technologies including exclusive CI4+ composite. The new Vanquish is the most advanced racing-spec spinning reel Shimano has ever produced.

The first thing you'll notice is the weight of the Vanquish, or rather the lack of it. The 2500 size weighs only 165g. That's remarkable and you will notice it, especially when combining the smaller sizes with high-end lightweight rods designed for finesse type techniques. The second, and probably the most pleasing aspect, is just how responsive, sensitive and smooth the Vanquish is when you use it. It responds so quickly and so precisely to your every movement and input that it feels like it has a life of its own, instinctively ready to anticipate your every thought.

The Rod
The Shimano Zodias Medium Spinning Rod now features Shimano's exclusive Carbon Monocoque Butt for the ultimate in sensitivity. The Full Carbon Monocoque rod butt is made of hollow carbon construction, eliminating the use of EVA from the rear grip. This results in a very lightweight construction that is extremely sensitive and improves vibration transmission through the rod blank to your hand when working a lure. To provide the exact balance between power and finesse, the Zodias continues to feature Shimano's Hi-Power X graphite blank and Ci4+ Reel Seat. The Shimano Zodias Medium Spinning Rod also features upgraded Fuji Stainless Alconite K guides with a flexible solid tip. It has a slick red and black finish, making it a perfect match for many Shimano reels.

Carbon Monocoque
Carbon Monocoque grip is a carbon-moulded grip that is lightweight with high sensitivity, transferring even the smallest vibration to an angler’s hand. The Carbon Monocoque Grip increases sensitivity by 30% compared to traditional rod handles and utilizes a hollow structure that eliminates unnecessary parts of the rear grip to improve weight reduction and vibration transmission.

Hi-Power X Solid
The flexible solid tip is reinforced with ultra fine carbon tape. This reinforcement suppresses power loss due to twisting without hindering the delicate bending of the solid tip. Cast accuracy, operability, and sensitivity has been dramatically enhanced by the application of HI-POWER X Solid.

Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Spinning Reel Features:

• HAGANE Body
• HAGANE Gear
• Micromodule Gear II
• X-Ship: provides improved gear performance
• Infinity Loop: super slow oscillating that goes beyond slow oscillating
• Infinity Xross: advancements in the gear tooth design improve the surface contact and meshing between the drive gear and pinion gear
• Infinity Drive: new main shaft supporting structure that improves winding torque and allows for incredibly smooth and light rotation
• Dura Cross
• Silent Drive: smooth and quiet reel rotation
• Magnumlite Rotor: unprecedented light and sensitive rotation
• Anti-Twist Fin: trouble-free line management
• X-Protect
• G Free Body
• AR-C Spool
• Long Stroke Spool: longer stroke compared to conventional spool designs
• CI4+
• Rigid Support Drag: allows smooth and consistent drag delivery
• S A-RB Bearings
• One-Piece Bail: seamless design reduces friction and decreases the chance of tangles or the line catching on the bail arm

Shimano 23 Vanquish 2500 SHG C Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Model: VQ2500SHGC
• Gear ratio: 5.8:1
• Max drag: 4kg
• Weight: 165g
• Mono line capacity (lb/m): 5-110, 6-95, 8-70
• Mono line capacity (mm-m): 0.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95
• Fluoro line capacity (lb/yd): 4-130, 5-100, 6-80
• PE line capacity (no.-m): 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120
• Powerpro braid capacity (lb/yd): 5-140, 8-120, 10-85
• Retrieve per crank: 86cm
• Handle length: 55mm
• Bearings: 11/1

Shimano Zodias Medium Spinning Rod Features:

• Carbon Monocoque butt assembly
• Lightweight construction
• Extremely sensitive
• Improved vibration transmission through the rod blank to your hand
• Hi-Power X graphite blank
• Hi-Power X Solid
• Ci4+ reel seat
• Upgraded Fuji Stainless Alconite K guides
• Slick red and black cosmetics

Shimano Zodias Medium Spinning Rod Specifications:

• Product code: 21ZODIAS82MPS2
• Length: 8ft 2in (2.49m)
• Line weight: 5-12lb
• Lure weight: 4.5-21g
• Pieces: 2
• Action: Medium