Loganodum38 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 I have both the Calcutta B 400 and Corvalus 300, which I love both tremendously after a handle upgrade. I got a cardiff 400 some time back as a back up reel and found myself with an extra rod so I started throwing it. If you asked me to price them low to high I’d say cardiff corvalus calcutta. My cardiff backlashes terribly even with adjustment. Other wise you have to thumb the hell out of it and that kills your distance and sometimes still backlashes. I hear tons of praise for this reel so maybe I just got a dud but as of right now I love the corvalus way more than the cardiff, Cast’s better, narrower, lighter, and somehow still cheaper. to everyone who loves the cardiff, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthefisherman Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 I have my Cardiff 300 on two brakes and rarely backlash with baits over 1oz. I do always thumb my spool on a cast, but not that firmly and not during the whole cast. Can't speak for the 400 size, but I would assume the 300 is more manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki814 Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 I used to fish a Cardiff 400 an only kept 2 breaks on. I tossed baits from 2 oz up to 6oz an never really back lashed. Are the pads good? Make sure there isn't a build up of oil or grease on the inside where the pads touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loganodum38 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 I would like to announce that after decades and decades of rigorous, hazardous and dangerous scientific studies spanning across the galaxy, i have concluded that the shimano cardiff does in fact have internal brakes. I never thought it had brakes only a tension knob, watched a video on youtube after you guys said you had brakes turned on, took the side plate off and wouldnt you know all of my brakes were off. chevro1et, danthefisherman and CG_Fishes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackon Gill Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Loganodum38 said: I would like to announce that after decades and decades of rigorous, hazardous and dangerous scientific studies spanning across the galaxy, i have concluded that the shimano cardiff does in fact have internal brakes. I never thought it had brakes only a tension knob, watched a video on youtube after you guys said you had brakes turned on, took the side plate off and wouldnt you know all of my brakes were off. excited to see these findings formally published ThatKidInNY and Loganodum38 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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