Shimano Vanford/Zodias First Impressions and Fishing

In this video, I tested out my newest spinning combo, the Shimano Vanford paired with the Shimano Zodias. This combo performed really well, and I'm excited to use it more in the future. Despite the high price point for both these items, they felt like very high quality and seemed to be worth the price.
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[@joecalcagni9615]

Awesome! I have a Vanford on an Expride and my old Ci4+ on a Zodias. Great rods and reels! With that big one, though, make sure you keep them in the water and just get a quick measurement, then back in the water. You want to be able to catch that old girl again!

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

They're great rods and reels for sure! I kept the fish in the water in-between clips.

[@Cornelius798]

That's a nice pond and the bass were beautiful. Roboworms rock on a drop shot!

[@michaelloucks4448]

Good for you young man you picked a great rod company. Nice bass bro. You are not going to be disappointed those zodias rod's are bad ass. Have fun and be safe and God bless you and your family.

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

Thank you! I’ve had the combo for a while now and it’s definitely my favorite spinning setup!

[@michaelloucks4448]

@@AaronsOutdoor1 that's great bro I'm glad you're happy with your purchase. Just remember catch & realise bud we have to leave some fish so other angler's can have fun especially in small ponds or lakes.

[@mikegardiner3934]

nice vid, Aaron! You will love that rod/reel combo! I actually have a Zodias is as my casting jig rod and absolutely love it. I have a couple of static spinning reels and got a vangord last year. Terrific investment. :-)

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Whoa.....Aaron going with the bling! 💰💰💰

[@juanvaldez5811]

Dang nice Bass!, and we got to see puppy dog go for a swim! Win win!!

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

Thanks! She loves to swim!

[@borodafishing7706]

It was a great duet (Vanford/Zodias)! But I'm using a different pair... Good luck!

[@mr.s3806]

Looks really nice combo. Which model rod and reel is this ?

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

6'9 medium Shimano zodias, Shimano vanford reel probably 2500 size or 3000

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

I like my 6’9” medium heavy zodias/zanford but I kinda wish I had got the medium like John has. I’m eyeballing the 7’ light for crappie and real finesse kinda stuff.

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Those were all pretty bass and that one was a very nice one. I like Shimano reels to, i have some the older ones and if you greese them and keep them up they should last you a life time. Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your whole family......🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀👍

[@MikeG02061]

Great video. Could you verify that the rod is the 6.9 medium and is the reel the smallest size 500? Thank you!

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

Thanks! Rod is the 6’9” medium and the reel is the 2500

[@MikeG02061]

Thanks so much! @@AaronsOutdoor1

[@bliss1295]

I love to see more videos with Lucy

[@allroundanglingat]

Awesome video, the first fish was huuge. I hope that I am able to catch a big bass like that when I'm going back to the US in the future!

[@Digbite]

Awesome catch on ya new gear.

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

Thanks!

[@bobgibbs4105]

Nice fish… I hope you enjoy that rod & reel!

[@rendynyo205]

I have medium light zodias 6'8, but i am confused which vanford should I pair with
can you recommend me which vanford size to buy ?
right now i am looking at 2000/2500/3000
thanks before!

[@AaronsOutdoor1]

I would go with the 2500

[@rendynyo205]

@@AaronsOutdoor1 THANKS !
can you recommend which line types and how many lbs should i go with ?

[@JasonBorovski]

@@AaronsOutdoor1Sorry to
bother you, do you have the 2500 HG or not? the drag is so different

[@5millman]

Great video!

[@stevenm6301]

"Probably going to have to boat flip him." Why?

[@antoneyrizzato5880]

Hi, which model of zodias is it? Has solid tip?

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

6'9 medium

[@ViktorCosta-n2p]

boatflipping a 4+ lbs bass, with that rod made my heart stop. i dont understand american obsession with boatflipping just use a net or use your hand