SHIMANO 24 Vanford 3000HG Spinning Reel

The SHIMANO 24 Vanford 3000HG is a premium lightweight spinning reel designed for Australian anglers who demand exceptional smoothness, sensitivity and fast line recovery. Weighing just 175g, the Vanford 2500SHG is perfectly suited to finesse fishing, light lure work, soft plastics, bream, bass, trout, flathead and light estuary applications.

Built around Shimano's advanced CI4+ body and MagnumLite Rotor, the 24 Vanford delivers extremely low start-up inertia, providing an incredibly responsive feel when working small lures and finesse presentations. The 5.8:1 high-gear ratio retrieves approximately 86cm of line per handle turn, making it ideal for quickly picking up slack and maintaining contact with your lure.

The Vanford also incorporates Shimano's advanced gearing and drag technologies to provide smooth, precise operation while maintaining the durability required for Australian freshwater and light saltwater fishing.

Key Features

• 3000 size – ideal for light and finesse fishing
• 180g ultra-lightweight design
• 5.8:1 high-speed gear ratio
• 86cm line retrieve per crank
• 9kg maximum drag
• 7+1 bearings
• CI4+ lightweight body
• MagnumLite Rotor for reduced start-up inertia
• HAGANE Gear for smooth and durable gearing
• Infinity Drive for improved winding efficiency
• InfinityXross for enhanced gear durability
• Anti-Twist Fin to help reduce line-related issues
• Designed for both freshwater and light saltwater applications
• Suitable for a wide range of Australian finesse fishing techniques

Specifications

Perfect for Australian Anglers

The Shimano Vanford 3000HG is an excellent choice for bream fishing, bass fishing, flathead, trout, estuary fishing, soft plastics, light lure fishing and finesse applications. Its lightweight 180g construction helps create a perfectly balanced setup when paired with a light spinning rod, while the high-speed gear ratio provides quick line pickup when working lures or fighting fish around structure.

Whether you're fishing Australian rivers, estuaries, dams, lakes or light coastal environments, the 24 Vanford 3000HG delivers the precision, smoothness and lightweight performance Shimano is renowned for.