Abu Garcia Cardinal 300

MNFishMan · 03-09-10, 12:28 AM

Hey Guys, Just became a member but have been reading the threads for a long time now. You guys have all helped me learn a ton of new stuff, so thanks!... Now I have a question, Does anyone have a Cardinal 300 series reel? I am looking to purchase 2 new spinning reels for this year and trying not to spend a fortune on them. Noticed that I can pick these up fairly cheap and was just wondering if anyone has used one or has a friend with one. Any input would help.

MallenManson · 03-09-10, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the forum MNFish.
I haven't used one but I'm pretty sure a few of these guys have

BigBassin144 · 03-09-10, 09:48 AM

Fishman, my very first reel was a Cardinal 301. I got it back in 2004 or 05, and I'm still using it today. The only problem I had with it was this fall, it started to make some noise. I took it all apart this winter, relubed it, and it seems to be fine (although I haven't tried it on the water).

They are good reels for the money, and mine has held up well. I think you'll be happy with them if you get them.

BB

3dkicker · 03-09-10, 11:32 AM

Abu has come out with an updated Cardinal line or U series. I can't tell you what is different between last years and this years reels. For $40 -50 the 300 series is a good reel. I like the 500 series and just picked up a 502 this weekend. I've been using one for the past couple years and it's held up really well compared to other spinning reels that I've used in the past.

WaffleJaw · 03-09-10, 12:20 PM

I've played with a 300,never fished it,but it felt really good for the money....I have a 702LX (which is discontinued) That I absolutely love!!...I have no idea why they quit making em.I think the 700 is still around...It a heavy little reel though,but I like it!
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_G...page-AGC7.html

Backwater Charlie · 03-09-10, 07:09 PM

Not sure on the cost of the 300 Cardinal, but as I've read it's pretty good.

Also check out the Pflueger President reels for $60, they are one of the smoothest, longest casting spinning reels you can buy, especially for the price.

MNFishMan · 03-10-10, 10:23 AM

Thanks for all the help guys, looks like ill be ordering them soon, and ill have to check out that pflueger reel backwater.

3dkicker · 03-10-10, 04:37 PM

Waffle - The 700's are officially done. I thought the 500's were done too since I couldn't find any at the local stores or any at the shows until I found one this past weekend. The dealer looked up both up in the latest catalog and found that the 700 was discontinued. If you see any buy them or check out the 600's or the new Soron sx.

03-09-10, 12:28 AM	#1
MNFishMan BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5	Abu Garcia Cardinal 300 Hey Guys, Just became a member but have been reading the threads for a long time now. You guys have all helped me learn a ton of new stuff, so thanks!... Now I have a question, Does anyone have a Cardinal 300 series reel? I am looking to purchase 2 new spinning reels for this year and trying not to spend a fortune on them. Noticed that I can pick these up fairly cheap and was just wondering if anyone has used one or has a friend with one. Any input would help.

03-09-10, 01:58 AM	#2
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Welcome to the forum MNFish. I haven't used one but I'm pretty sure a few of these guys have __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-09-10, 09:48 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Fishman, my very first reel was a Cardinal 301. I got it back in 2004 or 05, and I'm still using it today. The only problem I had with it was this fall, it started to make some noise. I took it all apart this winter, relubed it, and it seems to be fine (although I haven't tried it on the water). They are good reels for the money, and mine has held up well. I think you'll be happy with them if you get them. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-09-10, 11:32 AM	#4
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Abu has come out with an updated Cardinal line or U series. I can't tell you what is different between last years and this years reels. For $40 -50 the 300 series is a good reel. I like the 500 series and just picked up a 502 this weekend. I've been using one for the past couple years and it's held up really well compared to other spinning reels that I've used in the past. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

03-09-10, 12:20 PM	#5
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	I've played with a 300,never fished it,but it felt really good for the money....I have a 702LX (which is discontinued) That I absolutely love!!...I have no idea why they quit making em.I think the 700 is still around...It a heavy little reel though,but I like it! http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_G...page-AGC7.html __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

03-09-10, 07:09 PM	#6
Backwater Charlie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Littcarr, KY Posts: 299	Not sure on the cost of the 300 Cardinal, but as I've read it's pretty good. Also check out the Pflueger President reels for $60, they are one of the smoothest, longest casting spinning reels you can buy, especially for the price. __________________ It was THIS BIG <---------------------------->

03-10-10, 10:23 AM	#7
MNFishMan BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5	Thanks for all the help guys, looks like ill be ordering them soon, and ill have to check out that pflueger reel backwater.

03-10-10, 04:37 PM	#8
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Waffle - The 700's are officially done. I thought the 500's were done too since I couldn't find any at the local stores or any at the shows until I found one this past weekend. The dealer looked up both up in the latest catalog and found that the 700 was discontinued. If you see any buy them or check out the 600's or the new Soron sx. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

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