Abu Garcia Cardinal 300i Series Spinning Reel

Abu Garcia Cardinal 300i Series Spinning Reel Review

Abu Garcia Cardinal 300i Series Spinning Reel Feature

• Hassle-free spinning wheel with 5 ball-bearing drive system
• Instant anti-reverse bearing; lightweight graphite body and rotor
• Stealth Oscillation system provides even line lay on spool
• Everlast bail system for durability; aluminum handle
• Available in several spool capacities; 5.1:1 gear ratio

A favorite design of anglers spanning the globe, the Abu Garcia Cardinal 300i spinning reel makes it easy to spend long days on the water. The Cardinal 300i delivers a hassle-free spinning performance, with such features as a five ball-bearing drive system, an instant anti-reverse bearing, and a lightweight spool. Add in a graphite body and rotor and you have a reel that fuses style, durability, and fishability in a single package. Other details include a Stealth Oscillation system that provides even line lay on the spool, an Everlast bail system for durability, and an aluminum handle.

Cardinal 300i Spinning Reel Specifications
Model	Gear ratio	Inches per turn	Retrieve speed	Spool capacity (mono)	Spool capacity (braided)	Hand retrieve	Max drag	Weight
C300ui	5.1:1	22	Standard	4 pounds/100 yards	4 pounds/160 yards	R/L	6 pounds	6.3 ounces
C301i	5.1:1	22	Standard	6 pounds/110 yards	6 pounds/150 yards	R/L	8 pounds	7.5 ounces
C302i	5.1:1	25.5	Standard	6 pounds/175 yards	8 pounds/180 yards	R/L	19 pounds	9.5 ounces
C304i	5.1:1	29	Standard	10 pounds/210 yards	14 pounds/210 yards	R/L	14 pounds	10.8 ounces

About Abu Garcia
Originally a watch factory, Abu Garcia was founded in Svangsta, Sweden, near the Morrum River in 1921. Founder Carl August Borgstrom was a clever craftsman with a talent for light precision engineering. The company originally manufactured pocket watches, telephone timers, and taxi meters until World War II, when the demand for taxi meters sharply declined. Undaunted, Abu Garcia redirected its skills toward the development of precision fishing reels, eventually receiving the honor of being chosen "Purveyor to the Royal Swedish Court"--a distinction bestowed upon a select group of manufacturers who consistently exceeded the court's high standards of quality and craftsmanship. Abu Garcia remains firmly committed to maintaining its industry leadership position by providing anglers everywhere with the highest-quality, most-innovative products. Cardinal 300i Reel