Description

Shimano Cardiff 401 A Trolling Reel | Round-Profile Baitcaster
Discover the legendary performance and unwavering reliability of the Shimano Cardiff 401 A, a round-profile trolling reel engineered for anglers who demand excellence and durability. Built to be a true workhorse on the water, the Cardiff series is celebrated for its classic design fused with modern Shimano innovation, making it a top choice for trolling, casting large lures, and battling powerful fish like salmon, steelhead, walleye, and pike. The 401 A model is specifically designed for left-hand retrieve, offering exceptional comfort and ergonomic control for left-handed anglers or those who prefer to crank with their left hand.
Experience unmatched rigidity and power thanks to the lightweight, diecast one-piece aluminum frame. This solid foundation ensures that all internal components remain in perfect alignment, eliminating frame flex under heavy loads and translating every ounce of your effort into fish-fighting power. The result is a reel that feels solid, confident, and ready for any challenge. The deep-anodized finish not only provides a classic, handsome look but also adds a robust layer of corrosion resistance, ensuring your reel performs flawlessly season after season, in both freshwater and light inshore saltwater environments.
Shimano perfectly captures the essence of this reel´s engineering: “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 Shimanos VBS braking system? You get a reel you can depend on, day-in and day-out, that will perform beyond your expectations. Thats the Cardiff.”
This exceptional performance is driven by a suite of Shimano´s premier technologies. The Super Stopper anti-reverse system utilizes a one-way roller bearing to eliminate all back-play in the handle. This provides you with instant hook-setting power, ensuring you never miss a bite and are always in direct contact with your line and the fish. Furthermore, the Variable Brake System (VBS) provides critical casting control, using centrifugal force to manage the spool speed and prevent frustrating backlashes. This makes the Cardiff 401 A surprisingly versatile, allowing for precise, long-distance casts with a variety of lure weights, expanding its utility far beyond just trolling.
The heart of the Cardiff´s smooth operation is its advanced bearing system. With specially treated Anti-Rust Bearings (A-RB), you are guaranteed a retrieve that is not just smooth, but consistently effortless, cast after cast, and fish after fish. This translates to less fatigue during long days on the water and a more enjoyable fishing experience.
Specifications:
– Series: Cardiff
– Family Type: Round-Profile
– Key Feature: A-RB Ball Bearings
– Ball Bearings: 4
– Roller Bearings: 1
– Maximum Drag (lb): 10 (lb)
– Retrieve Per Crank Range (in): 22-24