Shimano 23 Vanquish 4000 XG Spinning Reel

Responsive, sensitive and smooth – the ultimate light spinning 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 4000 XG 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 large 4000 reel weighs only 205g. 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 4000 size reel is perfect for heavier techniques and species, including large crankbait fishing and inshore saltwater spinning where its power, control and efficiency are immediately apparent.

Shimano 23 Vanquish 4000 XG 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 4000 XG Spinning Reel Specifications:

• Model: VQ4000XGC
• Gear ratio: 6.2:1
• Max drag: 11kg
• Weight: 205g
• Mono line capacity (mm-m): 0.30-180, 0.35-130
• Fluoro line capacity (lb/yd): 3-190, 4-145, 5-115
• PE line capacity (no.-m): 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240
• Powerpro braid capacity (lb/yd): 15-230, 30-180, 50-120
• Retrieve per crank: 101cm
• Handle length: 55mm
• Bearings: 11/1