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Abu Garcia Cardinal III SX Spinning Reel, 2000, Deep Groove Spool

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Style: #2000 (Deep Groove Spool)

Item weight
0.3 Kilograms
Product dimensions
5.59 x 4.72 x 3.62 inches

Quick take

A compact 5.2:1 spinning reel sized for light freshwater fishing with modest drag and reliable ball bearings.

The Abu Garcia Cardinal III SX in size 2000 is a light spinning reel at about 7.9 ounces, suited to anglers fishing small lures on light line. It carries a maximum drag of 6.6 pounds and picks up roughly 27 inches of line per handle turn. A spare spool comes with it, so you can keep a second line loaded and swap between setups.

Best for

  • Light freshwater fishing for trout and panfish
  • Ultralight lure and line presentations
  • Anglers using monofilament or braided line on small spools

Skip if

  • You need a reel with higher drag for larger bass or pike
  • You require faster line retrieval on a baitcasting setup

Strengths

  • Compact size makes it ultralight for all-day fishing comfort
  • Ball roller bearings provide smooth, reliable performance
  • Ambidextrous design works for left or right hand retrieve

Trade-offs

  • 6.6 lb max drag limits use to small to mid-size fish
  • 5.2:1 gear ratio is slower than modern reels for quick retrieves
  • Small 2000 size has limited line capacity

Fishing fit

Species
  • Trout
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Typespinning reel
Size2000
Gear ratio5.2:1
Max drag6.6 lb
Bearings3/1 ball roller
Weight7.9 oz
Line retrieve69 cm per turn

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