Product Description

Shimano CDF200A Cardiff A Baitcasting Reel

Built to last with a solid aluminum frame, A-RB bearings, Super Stopper and more, Cardiff reel is a solid performer.

Features

• A-RB (Anti-Rust Bearings)

• Handle Side VBS

• Variable Brake System (VBS)

• Super Stopper

• Assist Stopper

• Non-Disengaging Levelwind System (400 and 401 only)

• Recessed Reel Foot (except on models 400 and 401)

• Three Post Quick Take Down (except on 2-post models, CDF100A)

• Rubber Handle Grip

• One Piece Diecast Aluminum Frame

• Aluminum Spool

• Aluminum Sideplates

• Clicker (400 and 401 only)

• Metal Series

• Feature Details

• A-RB® Bearings
  Stainless steel ball bearings that have  been through the A-RB treatment process which makes them at least 10  times more corrosion resistant than standard stainless steel ball  bearings.

• Handle Side VBS®
  Reels equipped with this feature  allow the angler to remove the handle side sideplate and adjust the VBS  weights without removing the spool from the reel. This allows the angler  to easily adjust the amount of cast control while the line is threaded  through the rod.

• Variable Brake System (VBS®)
  VBS uses centrifugal  force rather than magnets to aid in controlling the cast. The individual  brake weights, when turned on, are forced outward at the beginning of  the cast when backlashes most often occur, causing friction that reduces  the speed of the spool. Once the spool speed begins to slow, the  pressure lessens, allowing the spool to continue spinning. The result is  a much more consistent spool speed that is easier to manage and takes  advantage of the reel's maximum casting distance. Settings range from  zero weights turned on for true freespool and up to 6 weights turned on  for extremely windy conditions and maximum cast control.

• Super Stopper®
  Super Stopper uses a one-way,  stainless steel roller bearing that eliminates backplay. This provides  the angler with instant hooksetting power.

• Assist Stopper®
  This is a back up system to the Super  Stopper that consists of the traditional pawl and ratchet. Should the  Super Stopper roller bearing slip due to cold weather or  over-lubrication, the Assist Stopper kicks in to provide a solid hookset  the instant the roller bearing begins to slip. Most of the time the  angler will not even know when this feature engages, because by quickly  stopping the backwards rotation of the roller bearing, the Assist  Stopper greatly reduces the chance of permanent damage to the Super  Stopper, allowing it to continue to function as designed.

• Non-Disengaging Levelwind System
  On wide-spool reels  with a non-disengaging levelwind system, the levelwind remains engaged  during the cast allowing the levelwind to track back and forth with the  line as it flows off of the spool. This eliminates the drastic line  angles caused by a disengaging levelwind system that can cause extreme  friction which can lead to short casts or frustrating backlashes. By  doing this we have increased the efficiency of the cast, allowing for  more distance less effort.

• Recessed Reel Foot
  By recessing the reel foot further  into the frame, the reel sits lower in the reel seat. This allows for a  much more palmable feel when the reel is mounted on a rod than  traditional frame designs. Not only does it increase the comfort level,  but because of the lower profile in the reel seat, it makes the reel  much more maneuverable with casting styles such as underhand and roll  casts.

• Rubber Handle Grip
  Comfortable and soft to the touch.

• Clicker
  When engaged, the clicker increases the tension in freespool and activates a clicking alarm to alert you when a fish bites.

• Metal Series
  The metal construction showcased in some  of our finest reels now appears throughout our line of Metal Series  products. Metal frames not only keep moving parts in precise alignment,  they also feature the use of the latest anodizing, plating and painting  techniques for beautiful and durable finishes.