Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.8 x 4.2 x 3.2 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.34 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 8 x 8 inches |
Item Weight | 0.56 Pounds |
Brand Name | SHIMANO |
Color | 300A |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | "" |
Manufacturer | SHIMANO |
Part Number | CDF300A |
Model Year | 2010 |
Style | Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 | Size: 300 Right |
Size | Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 | Size: 300 Right |
Sport Type | Fishing |
Fishing Technique | Baitcasting |
Handle Material | Aluminum |
Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
Grip Size | Array |
Shimano Cardiff Baitcasting Reel 4+1 Ball Bearings (5.8:1)
Brand | SHIMANO |
Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
Color | 300A |
Material | Aluminum |
Fishing Technique | Baitcasting |
Item Weight | 0.56 Pounds |
Special Feature | Anti Reverse |
Handle Material | Aluminum |
Bearing Material | Aluminum |
Product Dimensions | 8"L x 8"W x 8"H |
About this item
- HAGANE Body
- Variable Braking System
- Having a recessed reel foot allows the reel to sit close to the rod; allowing it to be palmed like a low profile reel while maintaining the high line capacity of a round reel
- This reel; with its larger spool diameter that is necessary for casting big baits a long way; pairs perfectly with a big bait rod
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Product Description
What do you get when you design a reel with five silky-smooth A-RB bearings, a lightweight, diecast one-piece aluminum frame, Super Stopper anti-reverse and Shimano's VBS braking system? You get a reel you can depend on, day-in and day-out, that will perform beyond your expectations. That's the Cardiff.
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ASIN | B013XS4F24 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #154,604 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #565 in Fishing Reels |
Date First Available | March 23, 2009 |
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Customers like the quality, value, and smoothness of the fishing reel. For example, they mention it's an excellent reel, works well for large chinook as well as small, and has a very smooth drag. That said, some complain about the durability, saying it broke shortly after purchase. Opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the fishing reel. They mention that it is a high-quality reel, a great casting reel, and a solid reel. Some say that the drag is a drag. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Glad I got the warranty on this. Looks good other than the blemish and I had to shift the left plate over by hand. It's delicate so be careful...." Read more
"...Package it was in also seemed a little damaged but the reel was just fine." Read more
"...I know next time! Casts very far with no backlash and is soo smooth!!!" Read more
"I have three of these and I am pleased with the reels . I have had one of three 5 years ." Read more
Customers like the value of the fishing reel. They mention that it is good value for the money, and works like it should.
"...It's delicate so be careful.All in all good value for the money." Read more
"This is by far the best reel for my money I've ever spent!! I have several shimano reels and this reel by far beats the 200 doLlar plus reels!..." Read more
"...This is the 3rd Shimano I own. Great reels at a great price!" Read more
"...I just got it out of my closet and now it has ZERO Drag, what a waste of money" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it is powerful for a smaller reel, has a smooth retrieve, and works well for large chinook as well as smaller fish. They also say that the line winds evenly and smoothly.
"...Nice smooth reel and I cant wait to take it out. I spooled it up with a good amount of 65 pound x8 strand braid...." Read more
"...I know next time! Casts very far with no backlash and is soo smooth!!!" Read more
"...Very smooth drag and and works well for large chinook as well as smaller silvers...." Read more
"The Cardiff is handsome, rugged, light weight, smooth and sits low for palming...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the fishing reel. They mention that it is super tiny, good for cast, and perfect for smaller rods.
"...Glad I got the 300. It is still a small reel and the recessed reel seat sets the reel nicely on a straight handle. The 300 does hold a lot of line...." Read more
"excellent reel, nice soft and small size good for cast but I have used it a few times, have to wait to see how it behaves with fishes of good size" Read more
"Super nice. Perfect for smaller rods." Read more
"Super tiny..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the fishing reel. Some mention that it performs well, while others say that the drag totally went out.
"The reel works great when you back with mono." Read more
"...Reel 2 Times last year, I just got it out of my closet and now it has ZERO Drag, what a waste of money" Read more
"...Very smooth drag and and works well for large chinook as well as smaller silvers...." Read more
"The drag system got problems, it doesn’t work like describes." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the fishing reel. They mention that it broke easily, the clutch bar broke, and the paperwork missing from the box tore. Customers also report that the reel seized up multiple times while on the water.
"...Paperwork missing box tore." Read more
"The reel wss. Broke when recieved. Manufacturing issue not with the service." Read more
"Garbage. Trust the bad reviews on this reel. They are all true. Clutch bar broke and had to be replaced twice, poor drag performance, reel seized..." Read more
"...situations wash t able to use it until this sept fishing trip, first one feel apart on me at the same annual fishing trip. not a happy camper" Read more
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I am impressed with the variable cast weights. I turned two (of the six) on and it made a noticeable difference. Will be great for casting into the wind. All in all, very impressed.
All in all good value for the money.
All in all good value for the money.