Refreshed in 2012, the new Cardiff is only available in one size with two gear ratio options. The C2000SS model is specially tuned for the Area Game with a low retrieve speed, extra shallow spool, and a specially tuned Area Drag. The Area Drag, while still having the same max drag setting as the non Area Drag, has a lesser practical drag strength allowing for fine tuning on the water with light lines. The C2000HGS model is designed to handle both the Area and Native trout games. It features a slightly deeper spool and harsher drag curve for fighting fish in current and a higher gear ratio for varied retrieve speeds. The C2000SS features a grey handle and the C2000HGS features a gold handle.
2012-2016 Features
The 2012-2016 Cardiff CI4+ features Shimano's X-Ship for improved gear durability, MagnumLite Rotor, CI4+, Rigid Support Drag, S A-RB, One-Piece Bail, AR-C Spool, AR-C Light Spool, Easy Maintenance, X Aero Wrap, AR-C Light Spool, CF Gear, Easy Maintenance, X Aero Wrap, and is Saltwater Safe.
MSRP Order
2013
2014-2015
2016
| Reel Name | Gear Ratio | Weight | Bearing Count | Maximum Drag | Line Retrieve per Turn (IPT) | Line Capacity Fluoro (lb-m) PE (No.-m) |
Handle Length | MSRP |
| C2000SS | 5.0:1 | 5.8oz | 8+1 | 6.6 Pounds | 26.0 Inches | 2lb-170m / 3lb-95m / 4lb-75m 0.6-140 / 0.8-100 / 1-70 |
40mm | 31,000¥ 32,600¥ 34,200¥ |
| C2000 HGS | 6.0:1 | 5.8oz | 8+1 | 6.6 Pounds | 31.1 Inches | 3lb-110m / 4lb-85m / 5lb-65m 0.6-150 / 0.8-110 / 1-80 |
45mm | 31,000¥ 32,600¥ 34,200¥ |
Cardiff Cork Knob
Easy Maintenance System
Drag Curve Specification. Bottom line represents “Area Drag”