Shimano Cardiff 201A vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X
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Shimano Cardiff 201A
Multireels
35.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.69 out of 10
Ergonomics6.42 out of 10
Gear ratio5.8:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02 lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
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 size201
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeStar drag
- Handle orientationLeft
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.20/315. 0.25/255, 0.30/195 lb-yds: 8/230, 10/210, 14/120

Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW
Spinning
2500x
62.60 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.23 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight230g / 8.11oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €59.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.2/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 201A, offering significantly better performance in gear ratio (5.3:1) and maximum drag (10kg / 22,05lbs). While Shimano Cardiff 201A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 201A and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW?
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2500 / JB4 0.17MM YELLOW 2500X
- The reel brings in line quickly with its 8.2 out of 10 (5.3:1) rating, making it a great fit for power fishing
- With a great drag score 9.6 out of 10 (10kg / 22,05lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- When it comes to retrieve speed, a score of 5.71 out of 10 (75 centimeter / 29.53 inch) means slower line pickup, great when you need more control for slower fishing styles
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