The Vanquish FA Competition Edition is the culmination of Shimano's Magnumlite philosophy: an exceptional spinning reel, made in Japan, designed down to the smallest component for the most demanding anglers. Ultra-light, instantly responsive and surgically precise, it establishes itself as the absolute reference in finesse spinning, ultra-light fishing and competition contexts for perch, trout and zander.
The structure of the Vanquish FA Competition is based on a magnesium body and a Ci4+ rotor, two emblematic materials from Shimano's premium ranges. This duo provides maximum rigidity for minimal weight, reducing the rotor's inertia to its lowest level. In reality, every animation, every rhythm change, every impulse transmitted by the rod is immediately transcribed without any lag. In finesse fishing, where the difference between a bite and a snag comes down to a few grams of pressure, this instant reactivity is decisive.
The InfinityLoop technology equips the Vanquish FA Competition with an ultra-slow spool oscillation, ensuring parallel superposition of braid turns. You will therefore get reduced friction at the spool exit for longer and smoother casts with the lightest lures. Line management is optimal on all low weight techniques. For the finesse fisherman using PE 0.6 to PE 1.0 braids, this is a major advancement that is directly felt on distance and casting precision.
The internal gears benefit from the InfinityXross technology, which extends the contact surface of the teeth to distribute mechanical stresses and significantly prolong the reel's lifespan. It is a reel that endures over time even with intensive use! Coupled with InfinityDrive, which reduces the resistance between the spool axis and the central gear, the Vanquish FA Competition ensures effortless rotation under load — crucial when fighting with combative fish or slow retrieval against the current.
The X-Protect system shields the reel's internal components from water and debris infiltration, thanks to a labyrinth-like structure without contact that adds no additional resistance to rotation. Fluidity remains total, no matter the environment. The Anti-Twist fin constantly maintains the fine braid aligned and tensioned at the roller level, preventing unwanted loops and birds' nests during the jerky animations characteristic of finesse techniques.
The Vanquish FA Competition Edition is available in 3 sizes:
- C2000 - capacity: 145m of 14/100
- C2500 - capacity: 150m of 16/100
- 2500 - capacity: 150m of 16/100
Equipped with a shallow spool specially optimized for PE 0.6 to PE 1.0 braids, each size covers a specific spectrum of techniques, from the lightest finesse in small streams to perch and zander fishing in high fishing pressure environments.
In contexts where every cast, every animation and every bite counts, the Shimano Vanquish FA Competition Edition is not just a reel: it's a precision tool for the competitive fisherman.
Key features:
- Magnesium Body
- Ci4+ Rotor
- InfinityLoop
- InfinityXross
- InfinityDrive
- X-Protect
- Anti-Twist Fin
- Magnumlite Series
- Made in Japan
