Cardinal602

The new Cardinal 600 series .

Cardinal602
It is higher model than C300 series . But it is lower priced in Japan .
Made in China .

Center drag
The skirt is the drag adjusting dial .

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 .

Drag washers
The drag washers are large . But I don't think this size is necessary for the general fresh water fishings .

One piece metal body
It makes " Easy maintenance " . The total weight is only 215g . Its light .

New flat winding system
It is different from C300 series . Perhaps SHIMANO uses same system .

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 .
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 !

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 .

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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