Bass Fishing: Shimano Vanford / Zodias Spinning Rod Combo 👀
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- In this video, Gramps takes a first look at a new spinning rod combo, the @ShimanoNorthAmericaFishing Vanford 2500 reel paired with the Zodias 6'9" Medium Light Action rod, from @Americanlegacyfishing , protected by TRC Covers.
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I own a lot of high end stuff including Stellas and NRX’s, but the new Zodias and Vanfords are worth every penny. Rods are super sensitive and high quality. Reels are just a dream to fish with. I just wish Shimano would have better warranties.
Top notch setup. Your comment on a rod remaining straight while bending under load is a great one.
I can’t wait for the one year review
Be well my friend
I have two Zodias rods. Their ML fast BFS rod I pair with a Curado BFS reel and the Medium Heavy fast paired with a Shimano MGL 150. I have been enjoying both and highly recommend!!
Congrats on that beautiful Shimano Zodias/Vanford Combo! I have truly enjoyed my exact same combo and hope to see you showing your next PB with it. Also I do agree on that holy grail, the Shimano Poison Adrena. Lastly I own 6 Shimano Vanfords. Sizes 4/3000's and 2/4000's. I am very impressed with their performance and I congratulate Shimano for passing down some of that Stella tech to the Vanford. I have just liked this video, subscribed to the channel and hit the bell notification. 👏🏿👏🏿🎣
Welcome, welcome! I have been enjoying your reviews for quite some time!
@@FishinwithGRAMPS I am truly thankful!
I have been fishing with the 2500 Vanford for about a year for all the techniques you mentioned plus the free rig and it’s a solid light weight reel that can cast far. Highly recommend.
I have the Vanford great reel top notch . Very smooth would recommend it . Stay Safe Tight Lines
Nice video. Looking forward to seeing how that works out for you.
Definitely a nice setup. I am gonna work on my slow style fishing for 2023
yeah, makes ton of difference during cold weather and hot summer days when they are moving slow
Thanks for a nice video 😊 I just bought that samt combo. I went for the Vanford 2500HG and the Zodias 7-21g, which should fit my fishing methods great 👍
Nice looking combo! My girlfriend has been using her zodias/vanford combo for awhile now she can definitely gets some distance with it. Thanks for the review!
Thing looks sweet JT! I gotta put some time in with the ned as well… idk always been a jig guy
No arguing with the jig any time of the year
@@littlerich2644 its weird i don’t get bit on the ned 🤷🏾♂️ i have like 2-3 fish lifetime with a ned
Same for me
The most finesse I’ll go is a 3” Keitech on a ball head jig or underspin. Owner flashy swimmer in 1/0 is pretty weedless.
Nice combo JT👍🔥
Have that exact same setup. Don’t get to use it as much as I would like but they pair well together
Thanks Gramps, 👍🎣 I have the ml zodias casting with my slx mgl 70 and although I have to face the fact that Im too old and broken to benefit from the sensitivity etc. Its the only setup that I don't look like a rookie casting 🤣 just love it for the light stuff 👍✌️🎣
Very light!
The Ned catches everything that swims. I also love throwing the Z-MAN Big TRD. I have my eye on the Zodias Spinning rod and the new Miravel reel
I'm gonna throw the ned this year, I'm gonna throw the ned this year, I'm gonna....
Coincidentally I picked up the 7’2” MH Zodias (casting) last week. The monocoque handle intrigues me.
I have that exact setup. Super light. Personally I like the new Expride B better than the Poison Adrena.
Expride B are something else!
Great video Gramps!! I like the high end Shimano gear. Never let me down. I’d like to hear your thoughts after a season of fishing.
Vanford 500 ultra light with the poison Adrena ultra light…….. trout combo 🔥 love my Vanford
Great video I’m just starting to fish and trying to learn my only rod I have is a Shakespeare for 25 dollars hopefully next year I’ll get a high end rod Thank you Gramps
My first rod was a blue pistol grip Shakespeare that's probably 40 years old. Heh, I will have to pull it out and show on the livestream tonight.
Zodias/Vanford 2500/HG 2X for spinning and Curado/Curado 151HG DC 2X for casting. Good enough for a weekend angler… Love them both. SHIMANO & Megabass bait is my first choice 👊
GREAT combos!
I have the same combo, but both models are not sold in North America. They are vanford C2000SHG and Zodias 268ML-2. Super light and sensitive
Sweet rod, how's the action on it ?
I really liked it, have since mostly upgraded to the new Loomis GLX line to test those out, but it's a great bang for the buck
How do you remove the finger holder on the top?
what do you mean?
@@FishinwithGRAMPS i seem to have gotten a baitcaster reel version of this rod. But i can still use my spinning reel on it. but the rod is in that case upside down
@nky7777 yeah, that won't work very well
@@FishinwithGRAMPS Should i return it in that case? i guess i should
@@nky7777 yeah, i would
I liked the video and was motivated to buy 2 rods and 2 reels when I seen the GRAMPS10 Discount Code. Unfortunately it didn't work.
Owell I guess I will jus wait for a sale.
Just call 1-877-402-6350, sometimes when they update or reset the website it jacks up the code. Tell them Gramps sent you and will be more than well taken care of
What are your thoughts after using this combo? I’m thinking of buying the 3k vanford for the higher gear ratio as well as the Zodias.
@CurtCatchemFishing i returned the zodias bc it had a Made in China imprinted on it. I went with with Phenix 6'9" Med Feather Rod instead.
This is such a sweet combo.
I now own 3 of these spinning rods.
Phenix rods are made in china aswell but atleast they have a removable sticker and a lifetime warranty. Thats a big deal for me.