SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

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SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by wandyhee » Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:14 pm

Ok, got some question here for those how ever use Shimano Cardiff 200/201 or 300/301, which one should I get? I'm going to pair this reel with my existing Kuying Snatch 702XH (LURE: 3/4 - 2 oz, LINE: 15 - 30 lb) and use this mainly & regularly for casting heavy plug (shallow&deep), popper, pencil within my rod spec. Other than that, I'm going to use this reel for jigging, no more than 100m depth (and still looking for right jigging rod), and going to spool it with 30lb braided line.

I have checked online the price different are minimal, weight different about 10g, width different about 10mm. for those who owned both, hope to get advise from you guys.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by 1nutinthewater » Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:47 pm

I have a Cadiff 301- works great for trolling for salmon spooled with 65# braid. I cannot imagine casting it!
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Re: SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by wandyhee » Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:20 pm

1nutinthewater wrote:I have a Cadiff 301- works great for trolling for salmon spooled with 65# braid. I cannot imagine casting it!
thanks for your respond mate, I still have around 9 days before I pull the trigger on either one of that size. currently I owned Daiwa: T3 MX 7.1:1, Tatula CT Type-R 8.1:1, Zillion SV TW 9.1:1, but don't dare to use those reels to cast heavy lure.

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Re: SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by mark poulson » Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:23 am

wandyhee wrote:
1nutinthewater wrote:I have a Cadiff 301- works great for trolling for salmon spooled with 65# braid. I cannot imagine casting it!
thanks for your respond mate, I still have around 9 days before I pull the trigger on either one of that size. currently I owned Daiwa: T3 MX 7.1:1, Tatula CT Type-R 8.1:1, Zillion SV TW 9.1:1, but don't dare to use those reels to cast heavy lure.
I used a Cardiff 300 for my swimbait reel, throwing anything between 2 and 10 oz., and it was fine, but heavy after a while.
It does come with a warranty, so some big bait guys here in NoCal use them until they fail, and then replace them under warranty.
I switched to an EXO 200, and like it much more.
If you're casting you'll really appreciate a lighter reel, so it's worth exploring other options.

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Re: SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by wandyhee » Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:39 am

Thank, I'll look for other option as well.

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Re: SHIMANO CARDIFF 200A OR 300A?

Post by wandyhee » Thu Sep 21, 2017 5:06 pm

Forgot to update, I've received my Cardiff 200a last week
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