Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag
Spinning
50.30 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.13 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag4 kg
Weight260g / 9.17oz
Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings1
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €17.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofil0.28mm/220m

Shimano Cardiff 401A
Multireels
48.20 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.72 out of 10
Ergonomics6.24 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight337g / 11.89oz
Line retireve per crank56cm / 22.05 inch
Ball bearings4 A-RB + 1 RB
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €95.30
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size401
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofil0.30mm-325m / 0.35mm-270m / 0.40mm-215m 12lb-330yds / 14lb-250yds / 20lb-165yds
Conclusion
Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82cm / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (4 kg). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag
- Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4 kg), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
- 6.71 out of 10 (82cm / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
Shimano Cardiff 401A
- A 7 out of 10 (4 A-RB + 1 RB) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
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