Abu Garcia Cardinal Series

Illinois Buck Hunter · 05-20-2006, 10:52 AM

Has anyone tried this reel out? I was looking at it the other day and almost bought it, but decided I didn't need it for a few more weeks.

Chuck7 · 05-20-2006, 11:08 AM

There are many Abu Garcia reels. Can you tell us what model the reel is?
Thanks,
Chuck7

Illinois Buck Hunter · 05-20-2006, 02:15 PM

I'm wondering about their Cardinal 100C106 and Cardinal 300 C304spinningreels. Thanks

Chuck7 · 05-20-2006, 02:30 PM

OK ..I have the Abu 101 and Abu 103 .The 101 is on my light rod. I throw 3/8 ounce Rooster tails with my 103. Very nice reels so far. I've only had them about 1 year. Hi speed retrieve and these will turn the Rooster Tail blades easily. The bearings in them are tight and smooth. They are both nice but my favorite is the 101 for light tackle.Long cast and confident hi speed retrieve. Great price too. Both are under 30.00 a piece. Walmart carries these reels.
C7

huntingbuddy419 · 05-20-2006, 03:29 PM

I have one of the 304 reels its very nice, I like a lot, now I just need a better rod for it

pa_yote_hunter · 05-20-2006, 04:25 PM

i am looking at the cardinal 300 too! I have a pflueger trion for my light outfit and it is lights out, but i need a new one for my bass outfit!!

G5 · 05-22-2006, 10:08 AM

the cardinals arent a bad reel but for the same money the pflueger president is a much better reel. also i would look at the shimanno symetry

pa_yote_hunter · 05-22-2006, 10:28 AM

the president is still alittle to much for me at 50-60 dollars. 30 is all that i can spend as i am moving out to go to college! I however am in love with pflueger rods and reels!!!

G5 · 05-22-2006, 11:23 AM

if all you can spend is 30 than the cardinal series is your best bet. the cardinal combos are good deal also, the stick is a little whimpy but it is a good deal if you need to buy a rod also.Mitchell advocet is also a descent reel for under $30. Just to throw something out there pflueger has baitcasting trion combo out. they are priced @ $80 everywhere i have seen them and come in a variety of rods, from crankbait rods to a heavier worm rod. I know your not trying to spend very much money, i just thought it might be something to save for if you really like the pflueger.

HighDesertWolf · 05-22-2006, 05:46 PM

I have a Cardinal C300U and a C304, the C300U is my on my 5' 6" UL action quantum extralite graphite series rod which is my panfish and trout setup.

The C304 is on my 6'6" medium action Quantum Torsion rod which is my spinning setup for bass I use it mostly for weightless plastics like throwing a wacky worm or plastic jerk bait. Its also my favored rod for 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz rooster tails, the setup will literally cast a 3/8 oz roostertail everybit of 60 yards talk about covering alot of water.

To sum it up for ya you absolutely cannot beat the quality of these reals especially the price, if you compare these reels to anything similar from a different brand you could easily spend 60 to 100 bucks.