That Shimano Dialuna rod review I did is here: ua-cam.com/video/UiToUDNCkqk/v-deo.html And for those interested in the specs of the new Vanfod FA 2500HG featured in this video, here they are: Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 Max Drag; 9kg (20lb) Weight: 175g (6.2oz) Bearings: 7+1 Line Retrieved Per Turn: 86cm (34")
Nice work Starlo, your editing is improving all the time. You always had great content, but you are stepping up your game with multiple angles and editing. Well done
I’m going to have to give the Vangard a go on my new trout spin outfit. I only fish about once a year for them but so far I’ve managed to Land more than a few on unweighted small soft plastics. Keep up to good work Starlo 🤘🤘
Love my Vanford and the Stradic Ci4+ that came before it. There is no lighter reel on the market. My #1 choice for light and medium weight lure fishing. Note the Vanford 3000 size holds 300m of 15lb braid, but is lighter than than the Stradic Ci4+ 2500. Very useful for when the inevitable kingfish turns up.
@@danielwutfisho I grabbed one in the c2500 recently for my light bream setup and it’s amazing. Incredibly light and is a dream to fish with. Paired it with a Nitro Vapor Upgrader. I also have one of the new twin power FE and that feels as buttery smooth.
@@stephencyster Thanks! Must say the shallow spool thing has never bothered me. I just whack some backing on if necessary. I’d rather have the capacity to have some more line on the spool in case I hook something unexpected.
Great Video! Thanks! I am ahead of an upgrade from Ultegra FC to this Vanford FA or the Stradic FM. What are your thoughts? Both would be a nice upgrade but still cannot decide..
@@csabapanczel6500 go the Vanford if light weight and finesse are your major considerations, or the Stradic of you want something heavier but also more “knock around” and able to handle some punishment. 👍
@ethanlam5290 I would but having the bail arm close mid cast is really getting to me haha but I've had 2 diawa reels now do it to me and can't explain why.
Yes, there is a difference between old Vanford and the new one - mainly in the construction - you can simply feel it in hand - it feels more solid - more rigid - not like toy which is the case of older version. However, it is not vanquish at all - it has no that airy feel - it has resistance - and pretty huge resistance out of the box and it takes some time to break in but you can still feel some resistance. It also misses infinity loop which for me is the best feature of the new shimano reels. So all in all, it is still vanquish for poor - if you wanna feel real pleasure you have to buy vanquish or daiwa airity or exist.. but for the price it is good reel with much solid feel than previous version.
I own two old models 2500/2500HG. Love them but if they have improved excellence I’ll go for it and will run to the store. They had 500 in the old version as well….
@@StarloGetsReel Ahh good for you. Now you can buy an enhanced version soon instead of having bought it earlier. Vanford FTW great bang for small buck 👍
Damn you starlo.... Now I really do need a new set-up.... Just watched the rod review as well... Biggest problem is my 8yo son loves fishing more than I do so I'll need 2 otherwise I'll lose mine if I only get me one... Lol... I better start saving some coin.
Looks good Starlo but I will be sticking to my Shimano 14000 and 10000 coupled with two ten foot Penn Allegiance || rods. Love the 14000 better than the 10000 but it’s still a good reel 😊
@@StarloGetsReel yes that’s right Starlo. I was nearly a rod and reel down a couple of weeks ago. I couldn’t put my rod holder in the sand too well and looked around and my rod was heading for the ocean. Lost the fish but you get that. Thanks for your reply I might go for a fish Friday big tides in Darwin 🙂🐟🐠
Hey Starlo. Unrelated question here. But I'm wondering what happened to the Squidgies Bio Tough range?? They seem to be not longer available anywhere, but I can't seem to find any explanation for this at all..
Check out their Sedona range for a surpringly good “budget” reel, or even a Sienna (less expensive again). There are reviews of these on my channel, too. 👍
Do they come with a soft knob option Starlo?, i own 3 Stradics but the round knob handle on the Revelry and Sol has won me over, will never part with my Stradics, also good to see Shimano having a go at upgrading, ive felt they got slack for a few years.
Awesome review Steve, I had issues with my ci4+ Stradics and ended up going with Twin Powers as I wasn't convinced the original Vanford was anything more than a ci4+ Stradic in a new skin. I might have to check out the new Vanford 👀
Sorry but I bought a Vanford last year 2023) and I don't like one feature. The long spool profile means that I can't always flip over the bail arm to cast, unless I stop and wind it back in. This is a nuisance. I much prefer my 2023 Stradic.
I can’t say I’ve ever encountered that issue, and I’ve fished three of the older Vanfords for a year or two now. Maybe it’s a one-off fault with that reel? Might be worth taking it back to wherever you bought it and showing them the problem.
Why would you lift a heavy fish like that from the tail before releasing it? They've got so many tiny fragile bones in their tail. The chances of you breaking them are very high which means it all likely be injured and unable to continue living either by not being able to catch prey or becoming pray for a larger fish.
Having filleted plenty of Australian salmon (kahawai) over the years I can assure you there’s nothing “fragile” about the structure of their backbone. They are a powerful and robustly built fish that can easily cope with being briefly suspended by a wet hand around the tail wrist. Have a look at how hatchery staff and fisheries biologists handle large brood stock trout and salmon (arguably more “fragile” than many saltwater species). During the egg and milt stripping process at the hatchery these valuable fish are frequent held, carried and suspended by the tail wrist. It does them no harm. If fish were as delicate as you suggest, they would never survive in the wild. I’ve caught Australian salmon that have been chomped almost in half by seals or dolphins but which have escaped and healed, carrying massive scars. It’s a tough world out there.
That Shimano Dialuna rod review I did is here: ua-cam.com/video/UiToUDNCkqk/v-deo.html
And for those interested in the specs of the new Vanfod FA 2500HG featured in this video, here they are:
Gear Ratio: 5.8:1
Max Drag; 9kg (20lb)
Weight: 175g (6.2oz)
Bearings: 7+1
Line Retrieved Per Turn: 86cm (34")
Can't wait to see the 500 size reel waiting patiently for the review.
You and me both!
Nice work Starlo, your editing is improving all the time. You always had great content, but you are stepping up your game with multiple angles and editing. Well done
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm always working on improving my content.
@@StarloGetsReel well, you’re doing it, especially nice to see a young fella like yourself learning and improving lol
I’m going to have to give the Vangard a go on my new trout spin outfit. I only fish about once a year for them but so far I’ve managed to Land more than a few on unweighted small soft plastics. Keep up to good work Starlo 🤘🤘
@@ianwoodward1554 nice! 👍
Love my Vanford and the Stradic Ci4+ that came before it. There is no lighter reel on the market. My #1 choice for light and medium weight lure fishing. Note the Vanford 3000 size holds 300m of 15lb braid, but is lighter than than the Stradic Ci4+ 2500. Very useful for when the inevitable kingfish turns up.
Spot on!
I got 280m of 15lb on mine with 20m mono backing.
@@thedon9670 nice.
I have a couple of the earlier models and can’t fault them great reel in my books 👍💯🎣
I agree!
Would love to see you import a vanquish and give one of those a review. Superb reel!
Its probably one of the smoothest reels ever made, aside from the Stella FK. I have a 5000. Heavily disliked the old vanford, play everywhere.
@@danielwutfisho I grabbed one in the c2500 recently for my light bream setup and it’s amazing. Incredibly light and is a dream to fish with. Paired it with a Nitro Vapor Upgrader.
I also have one of the new twin power FE and that feels as buttery smooth.
Waiting for my 3000hg right now, super excited to match it with my dobyns champion extreme hp
You’ll love it!
Nice setup 👍🎣
Thanks 👍
I have 3 of last years model. Great reels. very reliable.
Agreed!
Love your detailed videos. I just wish Shimano would do them in a shallow spool. Literally the only reason I've moved away from them 😢
@@stephencyster Thanks! Must say the shallow spool thing has never bothered me. I just whack some backing on if necessary. I’d rather have the capacity to have some more line on the spool in case I hook something unexpected.
They do. I know, I have a Vanford 2500S I bought from Japan two months ago. 165$ referring to the original Vanford..
Great Video! Thanks! I am ahead of an upgrade from Ultegra FC to this Vanford FA or the Stradic FM. What are your thoughts? Both would be a nice upgrade but still cannot decide..
@@csabapanczel6500 go the Vanford if light weight and finesse are your major considerations, or the Stradic of you want something heavier but also more “knock around” and able to handle some punishment. 👍
@@StarloGetsReel Thanks a lot for the quick reply, I will definitely keep that in mind before buying.
They r a very nice reel starlo.. I love my diawa but really am considering making the switch.
You won't look back, I reckon.
Stick with Diawa
@ethanlam5290 I would but having the bail arm close mid cast is really getting to me haha but I've had 2 diawa reels now do it to me and can't explain why.
F$@k Diawa 😂
Crap warranty period and every excuse to get out of it. From experience!
Yes, there is a difference between old Vanford and the new one - mainly in the construction - you can simply feel it in hand - it feels more solid - more rigid - not like toy which is the case of older version. However, it is not vanquish at all - it has no that airy feel - it has resistance - and pretty huge resistance out of the box and it takes some time to break in but you can still feel some resistance. It also misses infinity loop which for me is the best feature of the new shimano reels. So all in all, it is still vanquish for poor - if you wanna feel real pleasure you have to buy vanquish or daiwa airity or exist.. but for the price it is good reel with much solid feel than previous version.
Thanks for that feedback. 👍
I own two old models 2500/2500HG. Love them but if they have improved excellence I’ll go for it and will run to the store. They had 500 in the old version as well….
Yes, there was a 500 in the older version but they weren’t available in Australia.
@@StarloGetsReel Ahh good for you. Now you can buy an enhanced version soon instead of having bought it earlier. Vanford FTW great bang for small buck 👍
Damn you starlo.... Now I really do need a new set-up.... Just watched the rod review as well... Biggest problem is my 8yo son loves fishing more than I do so I'll need 2 otherwise I'll lose mine if I only get me one... Lol... I better start saving some coin.
Love it! 🤣 Yes, that could get to be expensive! 😉
Looks good Starlo but I will be sticking to my Shimano 14000 and 10000 coupled with two ten foot Penn Allegiance || rods. Love the 14000 better than the 10000 but it’s still a good reel 😊
@@davidgc4396 Nice. Very different league to the Vanfords, which only go up to a 5000. 👍
@@StarloGetsReel yes that’s right Starlo. I was nearly a rod and reel down a couple of weeks ago. I couldn’t put my rod holder in the sand too well and looked around and my rod was heading for the ocean. Lost the fish but you get that. Thanks for your reply I might go for a fish Friday big tides in Darwin 🙂🐟🐠
Hey Starlo. Unrelated question here. But I'm wondering what happened to the Squidgies Bio Tough range?? They seem to be not longer available anywhere, but I can't seem to find any explanation for this at all..
Yes, they’ve stopped making them. I believe the material used in them became too expensive.
@@StarloGetsReel Damn.. that's a real shame. I much preferred the bio tough range over the regular range!
Magnificent reels……sadly, Vanford series of reels and the Stradics are way outside of my budget. Thanks for such an interesting review Starlo.
Check out their Sedona range for a surpringly good “budget” reel, or even a Sienna (less expensive again). There are reviews of these on my channel, too. 👍
Thanks Starlo….will do.
Check out the Sahara FJ.... surprisingly nice!
@@JoeLewis-z6i thanks for the info… do you use these reels Joe? I just googled them and they are certainly in my budget range.
@@Mark-ew5jm
Yes sir, I have 3, Size 3000's. Honestly they feel better than my old school ci4 FA's. Reminds me of a poor man's twin power
Do they come with a soft knob option Starlo?, i own 3 Stradics but the round knob handle on the Revelry and Sol has won me over, will never part with my Stradics, also good to see Shimano having a go at upgrading, ive felt they got slack for a few years.
Just the standard handle knobs but I’m pretty sure you can buy after-market stuff. 👍
Do you think that is better then sephia xr for eging?
Probably not.
Awesome review Steve, I had issues with my ci4+ Stradics and ended up going with Twin Powers as I wasn't convinced the original Vanford was anything more than a ci4+ Stradic in a new skin. I might have to check out the new Vanford 👀
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What would the new 500 vanford be good for starlo Ta
Ideal for small stream trout spinning but I’ll use mine for all sorts of things… the unboxing video is just days away! 👍
Sorry but I bought a Vanford last year 2023) and I don't like one feature. The long spool profile means that I can't always flip over the bail arm to cast, unless I stop and wind it back in. This is a nuisance. I much prefer my 2023 Stradic.
I can’t say I’ve ever encountered that issue, and I’ve fished three of the older Vanfords for a year or two now. Maybe it’s a one-off fault with that reel? Might be worth taking it back to wherever you bought it and showing them the problem.
Better no different yes. I'll stick to my 1970 D.A.M Quick.
🤣 each to their own.
Me telling myself i dont need another ul setup ...... Shimano* we have made a 500 vanford ... Shuddup and take my money 😅
@@Jorre-Fisk 🤣 I hear ya! 👍
Me personally aren’t a fan of the new vanfords they’ve taken all the red out of it and replaced it with black.
Never tried the vanfords nathan would it be better than getting a daiwa around the same price mark
Yes, everyone has their own preferences I guess. I actually prefer the more under-stated look of the new model, but each to their own.
@@RonaldtheTassieFisho nah I would say a Daiwa reel would be a bit better this but I haven’t felt a new vanford so can’t say
@@StarloGetsReel yeah fair enough 👍
@@RonaldtheTassieFishoStill much easier to service a Shimano at home. Daiwas? -not so much
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I use Stradic FM 1000HG 😅
@@Boncos.fishing Good stuff! Thank you.
@@StarloGetsReel Nice Reel, shimano Vanford 2024 is the best for Ultralight fishing 👍💯
Why would you lift a heavy fish like that from the tail before releasing it? They've got so many tiny fragile bones in their tail. The chances of you breaking them are very high which means it all likely be injured and unable to continue living either by not being able to catch prey or becoming pray for a larger fish.
Having filleted plenty of Australian salmon (kahawai) over the years I can assure you there’s nothing “fragile” about the structure of their backbone. They are a powerful and robustly built fish that can easily cope with being briefly suspended by a wet hand around the tail wrist. Have a look at how hatchery staff and fisheries biologists handle large brood stock trout and salmon (arguably more “fragile” than many saltwater species). During the egg and milt stripping process at the hatchery these valuable fish are frequent held, carried and suspended by the tail wrist. It does them no harm. If fish were as delicate as you suggest, they would never survive in the wild. I’ve caught Australian salmon that have been chomped almost in half by seals or dolphins but which have escaped and healed, carrying massive scars. It’s a tough world out there.
@@StarloGetsReel from what I've seen people can do better handling these beautiful creatures with more care
@@Nickporter17 for sure. We can always do better and it’s something I push in my videos and other media.