Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX
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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 Freams LT
Spinning
66.50 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.81 out of 10
Ergonomics6.28 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag-
Weight215g / 7.58oz
Line retireve per crank80 centimeter / 31.5 inch
Ball bearings5
Technical Specifications
- BrandDAIWA
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €112.70
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size3000D-C
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/150
Conclusion
Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) and total score (6.65 out of 10). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa Freams LT?
Daiwa Freams LT 3000D-CX
- 6.43 out of 10 (80 centimeter / 31.5 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
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