The Shimano Vanford is designed to be a compact and lightweight reel. The 1000 weighs in at a tiny 155 grams. The 2500 and 3000 weigh only 180 grams. The 4000 is 215 grams, and the 5000 is only 5 grams heavier at 220 grams. Interestingly, the Shimano Vanford feels even lighter than the figures suggest.  Strapped to an appropriate graphite rod, with a lightweight rig, the entire outfit will feel like an extension of your arm. This is the perfect reel for finesse applications where a light rig delivers benefits for long sessions of relentless casting.