Best Ice Fishing Reel: Shimano Vanford VF500F Pros Easy, long casts Smooth handle rotation Cons No spare spool Key Features Built on a Shimano Stradic CI4+ body HAGANE gear Instant anti-reverse 6+1 total ball bearings Sealed carbon drag Max drag: 6 pounds Front drag system 27 inches of line recovery per handle turn Right/left handle Weight: 4.9 ounces Line Capacity: 190 yards (2-pound mono) 60 yards (6-pound mono) Why It Made the Cut I think this reel really shines on hard water as a go-to, reliable, and weather-resistant ice fishing reel paired with a lightweight, mid- to high-quality ice fishing rod
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The Curado 300 was a great start for Shimano, but muskie fishermen craved more line capacity and more power
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