Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X
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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

Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT
Feeder And Match
4000-c (match And Feeder)x
62.90 out of 100
Value for money3 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.95 out of 10
Ergonomics5.99 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag12kg / 26.46lbs
Weight285g / 10.05oz
Line retireve per crank82 centimeter / 32.28 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelFeeder and match
- Price range~ €47.00
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size4000-C (Match and Feeder)
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (12kg / 26,46lbs) and line retrieve per crank (82 centimeter / 32.28 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT?
Daiwa 18 Ninja Match and Feeder LT 4000-C (Match and Feeder)X
- With a maximum drag of 10 out of 10 (12kg / 26,46lbs), this reel offers excellent stopping power, giving fishermen the confidence to handle pressure situations with ease
- This reel provides steady retrieval 82 centimeter / 32.28 inch (6.71 out of 10), good enough for most feeder and match scenarios
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