Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

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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 Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Spinning

50.30 out of 100

Value for money4 out of 5

Quality classLow

Durability2.5 out of 10

Ergonomics6.13 out of 10

Gear ratio5.3:1

Maximum drag4 kg

Weight260g / 9.17oz

Line retireve per crank82cm / 32.28 inch

Ball bearings1

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €17.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofil0.28mm/220m

Conclusion

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (82cm / 32.28 inch) and maximum drag (4 kg). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag?

Shimano Cardiff 401A

A 7 out of 10 (4 A-RB + 1 RB) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations

Daiwa Sweepfire E 3000C - Spinning reel with front drag

Designed with a light drag at 5.69 out of 10 (4 kg), the reel is perfect when you're going after small fish or using ultralight setups
6.71 out of 10 (82cm / 32.28 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques