Shimano Cardiff XR Reel

The Cardiff XR is an advanced reel designed for trout fishing. Combining a classic look with minimal weight, it is perfectly suited to fine trout rods and features a special precision drag design for use with the latest very thin gauge lines.

Are you looking for a specialist reel that will provide fine balance on your trout rods and deliver precision and finesse? The Cardiff XR could be just what you are looking for. With its round cork handle and deep green pearlescent finish, it visually stands out from other Shimano spinning reels and is a reel that makes a statement. With a light starting rotation, the reel provides brilliant fingertip control. If you like lines with thinner dimensions, you will really appreciate the precision, which is calibrated for the finest lines.

As you would expect from a high-end SHIMANO reel designed for finesse techniques, the Cardiff XR is equipped with a wide range of the latest technologies. The lightweight CI4+ body features G-FREE design for optimal balance when using ultra-light rods. Internally, HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Micro Module II and Silent Drive combine to provide smooth and efficient rotation, further enhanced by the latest MGL low-inertia rotor for ultra-light rotation. This is a noticeable advantage when working with small lures for full control.