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Shimano® Cardiff® Round Baitcast Reels

  • Silky smooth, reliable performance
  • 4 A-RB® stainless steel ball bearings
  • Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates
  • Handle-side VBS® centrifugal brake
  • Super Stopper® anti-reverse plus Assist Stopper

Shimano's Cardiff Round Baitcast Reels are equipped with 4 A-RB® stainless steel ball bearings for long-term reliability. Very smooth; high retrieve speed. Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates, Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates, handle-side VBS® centrifugal brake,Super Stopper® anti-reverse [Read More]

   


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CDF100A

Right

5.8:1

14/100

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 10 Lbs.
Recovery: 24" Per Turn 		38-330-832-00
Your Price (each): $109.99
In stock

CDF200A

Right

5.8:1

14/120

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 10 Lbs.
Recovery: 24" Per Turn 		38-330-834-00
Your Price (each): $109.99
In stock

CDF300A

Right

5.8:1

14/180

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 10 Lbs.
Recovery: 24" Per Turn 		38-330-838-00
Your Price (each): $109.99
In stock

CDF301A

Left

5.8:1

14/180

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 10 Lbs.
Recovery: 24" Per Turn 		38-330-840-00
Your Price (each): $109.99
In stock

CDF400A

Right

5.2:1

14/250

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 11 Lbs.
Recovery: 22" Per Turn 		38-330-842-00
Your Price (each): $119.99
In stock

CDF401A

Left

5.2:1

14/250

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 11 Lbs.
Recovery: 22" Per Turn 		38-330-844-00
Your Price (each): $119.99
In stock

CDF201A

Left

5.8:1

14/120

 Ball Bearings: 4+1
Max Drag: 10 Lbs.
Recovery: 24" Per Turn 		38-330-836-00
Your Price (each): $109.99
Out of stock

  • Reel Weight (oz.) - 8.1
  • Silky smooth, reliable performance
  • 4 A-RB® stainless steel ball bearings
  • Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates
  • Handle-side VBS® centrifugal brake
  • Super Stopper® anti-reverse plus Assist Stopper

Shimano's Cardiff Round Baitcast Reels are equipped with 4 A-RB® stainless steel ball bearings for long-term reliability. Very smooth; high retrieve speed. Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates, Diecast aluminum frame, aluminum spool and sideplates, handle-side VBS® centrifugal brake,Super Stopper® anti-reverse plus Assist Stopper™. Recessed reel foot puts the reel closer to the rod for comfort and leverage. 400 Series reels have non-disengaging levelwind and clicker.

Line recovery in inches per handle turn.

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7 months ago
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Have been fishing the reel in the salt for over 4 years. I even dip the reel in the water to lube the line before the first cast. NO RUST YET. the main thing about reels being used in the salt is care. rinse down the reel in warm freshwater when you get home. take it apart and apply some light cleaning agents. SOME those drags need to stay dryish.
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davidth626
 - Los angeles,Ca
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This reel is not recommended for saltwater use. Since the reel is specifically made for freshwater fishing, the saltwater may dramatically reduce the life of the reel. Thank you!
6 months ago
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BPSResource1
 - Springfield, MO
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yes I use it in saltwater all the time
7 months ago
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ton80scott
 - Long Island NY
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I'm thinking lighter for musky, pike, and walleye, and for travel considerations.
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 - Colorado Springs
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I personally like round reels for baitcasters. I got the 300a for the sole purpose that it has a 'clicker' for live bait striper fishing here in Ca. I wish we had muskies, pike and walleye here. For chucking lures all day I would go for the 200 series.
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 - sf east bay
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Is this a good Muskie reel?

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Can it handle big spinners and is a power handle available? Thanks
1 year, 1 month ago
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live2fish95
 - Harrisburg, PA
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It's a solid, decent reel. Basspro sells an aftermarket power handle item 38-350-834-01 that will fit it. It has the same paddle spacing as the ABU revo winch. I use mine to throw double 10 spinners. It works well for me.
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 - Hoffman Estates, IL
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can handle big bait. I have not found a power-handle that don't cost half as much as the reel itself.
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the size and the amount of line it holds.the 200 is a little bigger
7 months ago
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TheManChild
 - modesto ca.
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line capacity, the cardiff line are fine reels. If you fish a couple of times a week and this is not going to be your only reel, save $100, get a cardiff and pass on the calcutta.
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 - sf east bay
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What rod could i match this reel up with
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BIGB Bob the 300 & 400 series reels are a beast there a perfect match for hualing in big monsters.
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 - modesto ca.
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I matched it with the Ocean Master
OM20CB 7'. Combo worked great for me. I added Power Pro line and found that I feel the slightest tap on the line
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 - Long Island NY
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yes, and the ugly stik striper rod should give you the perfect striper combo
1 year, 11 months ago
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 - Papillion NE
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pounds of drag?

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Im trying to find out about the drag i looking at this reel for med to light muskie and heavy bass. thanks for any help!!
2 years, 7 months ago
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northsmallie
 - ontario canada
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The Cardiff is a great reel. I use mine for sturgeon fishing out here in ca. For musky I would use the 200good class reel. I use the larger class and its profile is to large to be using it for casting musky spinners and other lures all day.
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yjjustforme
 - ca delta
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i checked out some field tests for this reel and it has 10.5 pounds of pressure.
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I would say no. I prefer a high speed reel like 7 to 1 ratio for throwing frogs. (Hny toad) It's just easier to get those legs kickin with the higher ratio. If you are OK with the lower ratio, then the Cardiff will work fine for the slop.
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I don't forsee any adversity, I've used this baitcaster for just about and in all kinds of senarios from throwing big saltwater surface plugs at Cobia and Tarpon to cut bait for many different species of fish and bottom bouncing jigs for anything and everything. Give one a try, you won't be sorry. I mostly use the CDF400A model for both salt and fresh water
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not the best it really depends on the weight of your lure or bait that you are using
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 - Lutz, Florida
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