These Shimano Cardiff A Reels are built very solid and they are a good investment that will last. You can fish these round baitcasters in freshwater or saltwater as they can handle the rigors of both. 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 Shimano Cardiff A Reels.
A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
One-Piece Diecast Aluminum Frame
Handle Side Variable Brake System (VBS)
Super Stopper with Assist Stopper
Non-Disengaging Levelwind System ( 400 & 401 only)
Recessed Reel Foot (Except on Models 400A & 401A)
Three Post Quick Take Down (except on 2-post models, CDF100A)
Rubber Handle Grip
Aluminum Sideplates and Spool
Clicker (400A and 401A only)
Metal Series
Approved for use in Saltwater
Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
| Model |
Retrieve |
Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) |
Power Pro Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) |
Mono Line Capacity |
Max Drag (lbs.) |
Ball Bearings |
Roller Bearings |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
| CDF100A |
Right |
24 |
30/175,40/110,50/105 |
8/165, 10/140, 12/120, 14/100 |
7.5 |
4 |
1 |
5.8:1 |
8.1 |
| CDF200A |
Right |
24 |
40/135,50/130,65/90 |
8/230, 10/210, 14/120 |
10 |
4 |
1 |
5.8:1 |
8.6 |
| CDF201A |
Left |
24 |
40/135,50/130,65/90 |
8/230, 10/210, 14/120 |
10 |
4 |
1 |
5.8:1 |
8.6 |
| CDF300A |
Right |
24 |
40/195,50/190,65/125 |
12/230, 14/180, 17/150 |
10 |
4 |
1 |
5.8:1 |
8.9 |
| CDF301A |
Left |
24 |
40/195,50/190,65/125 |
12/230, 14/180, 17/150 |
10 |
4 |
1 |
5.8:1 |
8.9 |
| CDF400A |
Right |
22 |
50/305,65/180,80/160 |
12/330, 14/250, 17/220, 20/165 |
11 |
4 |
1 |
5.2:1 |
11.9 |
| CDF401A |
Left |
22 |
50/305,65/180,80/160 |
12/330, 14/250, 17/220, 20/165 |
11.0 |
4 |
1 |
5.2:1 |
11.9 |
