The Cardiff XR is a high-end reel designed for trout area fishing and trout fishing on larger bodies of water. Combining classic design with minimal weight, it perfectly complements SHIMANO trout rods and also benefits from an extremely precise braking system when using thin main lines. Are you looking for a special reel that balances your light area trout rods and offers both precision and finesse? Those looking for a spinning reel that perfectly balances light trout area rods and also stands out for its outstanding precision and finesse will find the Cardiff XR the perfect solution. Thanks to its round cork handle and deep green pearl lacquer finish, this reel stands out visually from other Shimano spinning reels - a reel that definitely makes a statement. The very low starting resistance allows for super precise bait control, and thanks to the ultra-fine front brake, line breaks with thin main lines are a thing of the past. As one would expect from a high-end finesse spinning reel from SHIMANO, the Cardiff XR impresses with an impressive array of exclusive high-end technologies. The light CI4+ body in G-FREE design ensures optimal balance when using ultra-light rods. Inside, HAGANE Gear, X-SHIP, Micro Module II and Silent Drive provide smooth and efficient rotation, which has extremely low inertia thanks to the latest generation of MGL Rotors. This results in a noticeable advantage in the precise control of the smallest baits. The special felt washers of the precise braking system are tailored to fine line fishing techniques and make the Cardiff XR the perfect trout area spinning reel.