Shimano Spinning Reel 20 Vanford
The Shimano Vanford 20 delivers precision engineering perfect for Great Lakes steelhead and trout fishing with its smooth 7+1 bearing system and reliable 8.8 lb max drag. This lightweight spinning reel excels at float fishing tributaries and casting spoons in open water, handling everything from chrome steelhead to coho salmon with confidence.
10 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Shimano Spinning Reel 20 Vanford used for?
Shimano's spinning reel is set up for spinners & spoons, float fishing, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Shimano Spinning Reel 20 Vanford work for?
This spinning reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Shimano Spinning Reel 20 Vanford?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
10 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + Department Name: Unisex Adult
- + Gear ratio: 5.3 / Practical drag force: 5.5 kg / Maximum drag force: 4.0 kg
- + Weight: 6.9 oz (175 g); Maximum winding length (per revolution): 3.1 inches (78 cm); Handle length: 2.0 inches (50 mm)
- + Spool Dimensions (diameter/stroke) (in): 1.9/0.7 inches (47/17 mm)
- + Line Capacity: Nylon (lb-m) 5-110, 6-95, 8-70 / Fluoro (lb-m) 4-130, 5-100, 6-80 / pe(No.-m) 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; Bearing Count: 7/1
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