Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF

The selected categories are different, score metrics vary from category to another.

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

Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF

Spinning

55.40 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.58 out of 10

Ergonomics6.42 out of 10

Gear ratio5.1:1

Maximum drag-

Weight175g / 6.17oz

Line retireve per crank61 centimeter / 24.02 inch

Ball bearings7

Technical Specifications

BrandCORMORAN
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €24.90
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size1500
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.14/140

Conclusion

Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in ball bearings (7) and total score (5.54 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Cormoran Spoon Trout 8PiF is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.