Product Description
What do you get when you design a reel with five silky-smooth A-RB bearings, a lightweight, diecast one-piece aluminum frame, Super Stopper anti-reverse and Shimano's VBS braking system? You get a reel you can depend on, day-in and day-out be it using conventional baits, softbaits or the Lucanus style slow jigs.
This is a great boat combo from Shimano. The Shimano Cardiff 400A features 5.2:1 Gear Ratio.4 A-Rb stainless steel ball bearings + 1 A-RB stainless steel roller bearing. Super stopper anti reverse plus assist stopper. Shimano variable brake system. Paddle knob power handle. Quickfire II clutch bar casting system. One piece die-cast bar casting system. Precision aluminum spool. Clicker. Gear Ratio: 5.2:1 Weight: 345g Great for casting those new Berkley softbaits!
- A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)
- One-Piece Diecast Aluminum Frame
- Handle Side Variable Brake System (VBS)
- Super Stopper with Assist Stopper
- Non-Disengaging Levelwind System ( 400 & 401 only)
- Recessed Reel Foot (Except on Models 400A & 401A)
- Three Post Quick Take Down (except on 2-post models, CDF100A)
- Rubber Handle Grip
- Aluminum Sideplates and Spool
- Clicker (400A and 401A only)
- Metal Series
| Cardiff |
| Model |
Retrieve |
Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) |
Line Capacity (# Test/Yards) |
Max Drag (lbs.) |
Ball Bearings |
Roller Bearings |
Gear Ratio |
Weight (oz) |
| CDF400A |
Right |
22 |
12/330, 14/250, 17/220, 20/165 |
11.0 |
4 |
1 |
5.2:1 |
11.9 |
