Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX vs Shimano Cardiff 301A

Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II
Multireels
66.90 out of 100
Value for money4 out of 5
Quality classGood
Durability8.63 out of 10
Ergonomics5.5 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1/4.1:1
Maximum drag8kg / 17.64lbs
Weight540g / 19.05oz
Line retireve per crank97 centimeter / 38.19 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelMultireels
- Price range~ €189.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size10II
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeLever drag
- Handle orientationRight
- Line capacity monofillbs/yds: 25/215

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
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 301A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch) and durability (8.63 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 301A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II and Shimano Cardiff 301A?
Shimano Speedmaster Leverdrag II 10IIX
- At a maximum drag of 8kg / 17,64lbs (scoring 5 out of 10), the reel has a modest drag setup which is enough for smaller fish or relaxed situations where finesse matters more
- With a high retrieve rate of 9.13 out of 10 (97 centimeter / 38.19 inch), this reel is built for quick line recovery
- Ready for saltwater, great for any multireels adventure.
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