Cardinal602
The new Cardinal 600 series .
Cardinal602 It is higher model than C300 series . But it is lower priced in Japan . Made in China . |
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Center drag The skirt is the drag adjusting dial . |
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Cartridge spool It is the same system to MITCHELL 300X . But they are same group now ... But the spool cannot be removed without fixing the drag . MITCHELL 300X is better in this point . |
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Drag washers The drag washers are large . But I don't think this size is necessary for the general fresh water fishings . |
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One piece metal body It makes " Easy maintenance " . The total weight is only 215g . Its light . |
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New flat winding system It is different from C300 series . Perhaps SHIMANO uses same system . |
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Line roller bushings C602 has 4 ball bearings . All of them are used on gears . The line roller is bushings . It is a good arrangement . By the way I cannot understand why Koizumi supports the war which Geoge Bush started against UN . |
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Why ? The forefinger can reach the spool lip although it cannot reach on C302 . Does AbuGarcia thinks the bigger reel is used by bigger men !? 602 is good . But I cannot understand AbuGarcia ! |
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Bail tripping Its bail is tripped on this position . It is near to MITCHELL 308/408 and Ohmori reels . It prevents the accidental bail closures . |
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Styling The gold parts is vulgar . The face is like the spider . If you like this styling and coloring , it is good reel ... |
The price is mystery . It is only 4000 yen . It's about 33 dollars . C302
is about 5000 yen in Japan . Its about 42 dollars . Why ? (2003/12/18)
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