Shimano Cardiff 401A vs Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX
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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
Shimano 20 Stella
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics4 out of 10
Gear ratio6.2:1
Maximum drag13kg / 28.66lbs
Weight410g / 14.46oz
Line retireve per crank105 centimeter / 41.34 inch
Ball bearings13
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €733.33
- Is saltwater resistantYes
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size5000 XG
- Handle typeSingle handle
- Drag typeFront drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.33/200
Conclusion
Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (13kg / 28,66lbs) and line retrieve per crank (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Cardiff 401A and Shimano 20 Stella?
Shimano Cardiff 401A
- Scoring 8.88 out of 10 (337g / 11.89oz), this reel is impressively light for a multireel
- A 7 out of 10 (4 A-RB + 1 RB) ball bearing gives a smooth performance across most typical fishing situations
Shimano 20 Stella 5000 XGX
- With a great drag score 10 out of 10 (13kg / 28,66lbs), the reel is built to handle big fish confidently.. whatever the setting, freshwater or inshore salt
- A high retrieve rate of 10 out of 10 (105 centimeter / 41.34 inch), means the reel is made just for speed, perfect for speed fishing or covering water quickly
- Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.
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