Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L vs Shimano Cardiff 301A

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

Multireels

92.00 out of 100

Value for money4.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.99 out of 10

Gear ratio6.3:1

Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs

Weight485g / 17108oz

Line retireve per crank103 centimeter / 40551 inch

Ball bearings8

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €499.33
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size15
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofil-

Shimano Cardiff 301A

Multireels

34.80 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.69 out of 10

Ergonomics6.38 out of 10

Gear ratio5.8:1

Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs

Weight252g / 8.89oz

Line retireve per crank61cm / 24.01 inch

Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB

Technical Specifications

BrandSHIMANO
The main category of the reelMultireels
Price range~ €88.60
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size301
Handle typeDouble handle
Drag typeStar drag
Handle orientationLeft
Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.25/285. 0.30/235, 0.40/40 lb/yds:12/230, 14/180

Conclusion

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 301A, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.2 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 301A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L and Shimano Cardiff 301A?

Daiwa 24 SALTIGA L

A drag score of 6.03 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs) means you’re covered for most average carp battles without overthinking it
With a high retrieve rate of 9.53 out of 10 (103 centimeter / 40551 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.