Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag vs Shimano Cardiff 401A
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Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
Spinning
57.30 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classMedium
Durability3.74 out of 10
Ergonomics2 out of 10
Gear ratio6.0:1
Maximum drag2.5 kg - 5.51 lbs
Weight315 g - 11.1oz
Line retireve per crank88 cm / 34.65 inch
Ball bearings4 Shielded Stainless Steel
Technical Specifications
- BrandSHIMANO
- The main category of the reelSpinning
- Price range~ €99.33
- Is saltwater resistantNo
- Spare spoolNo
- Reel size2500
- Handle typeDouble handle
- Drag typeRead drag
- Handle orientationLeft, Right
- Line capacity monofilmm/m: 0.18-290 / 0,20-240 / 0,25-160 / 0,30-105 lb/yds: 6-200 / 8-140 / 10-120

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
Conclusion
Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag clearly outshines Shimano Cardiff 401A, offering significantly better performance in line retrieve per crank (88 cm / 34.65 inch) and maximum drag (2,5 kg - 5.51 lbs). While Shimano Cardiff 401A may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.
What's the difference between Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag and Shimano Cardiff 401A?
Shimano Stradic GTM 2500 RC Spinning reel with fighting drag
- A drag rating of 6.38 out of 10 (2,5 kg - 5.51 lbs) gives you steady control and it's perfect for most freshwater fish and light saltwater action
- 8.3 out of 10 (88 cm / 34.65 inch) in line retrieve, means it picks up line fast, very handy when chasing quick fish
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