Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X
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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 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW
Spinning
2000x
55.00 out of 100
Value for money2.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability3 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio5.2:1
Maximum drag5kg / 11.02lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank68 centimeter / 26.77 inch
Ball bearings4
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €57.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2000
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.16/150
Conclusion
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (5kg / 11,02lbs) and total score (5.5 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW?
Daiwa 23 NINJA LT 2000 / JB4 0.13MM YELOW 2000X
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (5kg / 11,02lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
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