Shimano 23 Vanquish

Name: Shimano 23 Vanquish
Brand: Shimano
SKU: B0BTSB6WG9
Price: 499.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (28 reviews)

Reel reel SKU: B0BTSB6WG9

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Features

+ Gear ratio: 4.6 / Maximum drag force (kg): 3 / Maximum winding length (cm/handle rotation): 58
+ Handle Length: 1.4 inches (35 mm) / Weight: 5.5 oz (140 g)
+ Spool diameter/stroke: 1.6/0.5 inches (40/13.5 mm)
+ Line Capacity: Nylon (lb-m) 2-100, 3-60 / Fluoro (lb-m) 2-80, 3-55 / PE (No
+ Number of Bearings (BB/Roller): 11/1

The Shimano 23 Vanquish is an ultra-lightweight, precision spinning reel built for finesse presentations on Great Lakes tributaries. At just 5.5 oz with a smooth 11-bearing system, it excels for float fishing with light fluorocarbon lines or drifting small nymphs and egg patterns for steelhead and trout. Its 3 kg max drag and low-capacity spool make it ideally suited for light-line techniques in clear winter and spring tributary conditions.

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4.3 (28 reviews)

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In context

Pairs with: Float Fishing · Spinners & Spoons · Nymphing

Targets: Steelhead · Trout · Salmon · Smallmouth

Common Questions

What kind of fishing is the Shimano 23 Vanquish used for?

Shimano's reel is set up for float fishing, spinners & spoons, and nymphing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Almanac with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.

What fish species does the Shimano 23 Vanquish work for?

This reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Almanac species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.

Where do I buy the Shimano 23 Vanquish?

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