From an angling perspective, every individual who has owned and enjoyed using Shimano tackle has a reason to thank a Japanese visionary named Shozaburo Shimano, who in 1921 declared "I aim to make Shimano's products the best in Kansai, then the best in Japan, and finally the best in the world." For over 80 years, Shimano has concentrated on precision engineering, one step at a time. Creating the most innovative products and processes you can hold in your hand today.
- The Cardiff A series casting reels provide all of the amazing features of a round reel without sacrificing the benefits of a low profile design
- 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
- Equipped with 5 silky-smooth Anti-Rust Bearings provide an incredibly smooth high retrieve speed and long-term reliability
- This reel; with its larger spool diameter that is necessary for casting big baits a long way; pairs perfectly with a big bait rod
- Max Drag: 11 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 5.2:1. / Weight: 11.9 oz. / Line Retrieve: 22" / Bearings: 4BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 50/305;65/180;80/160 – Mono Line Cap: 12/330;14/250;17/220;20/165 – Retrieve: Right
- The Cardiff A series casting reels provide all of the amazing features of a round reel without sacrificing the benefits of a low profile design
- 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
- Equipped with 5 silky-smooth Anti-Rust Bearings provide an incredibly smooth high retrieve speed and long-term reliability
- This reel; with its larger spool diameter that is necessary for casting big baits a long way; pairs perfectly with a big bait rod
- Max Drag: 11 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 5.2:1. / Weight: 11.9 oz. / Line Retrieve: 22" / Bearings: 4BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 50/305;65/180;80/160 – Mono Line Cap: 12/330;14/250;17/220;20/165 – Retrieve: Right
