New Abu Garcia Reel Look with Same Great Cardinal Performance
by: Blue Heron Communications,
Cardinal STX5
Photo by Blue Heron Communications
Cardinal STX5
Photo by Blue Heron Communications
(Jun. 11, 2013 - )
Abu Garcia? Cardinal? reels have a rich history in high performance while maintaining the boundaries of the budget-conscious consumer. The quality of components has increased and the Cardinal family of reels, STX, SX and S continue the sleek look on the new Abu Garcia spinning reel.
Packaged in a box or an improved Natralock? clam pack, the Cardinal family of reels is also available in a full range of matching combos. These combos are highlighted by a series of three reels that have a more compact body design, an Everlast? bail system and slow oscillation for more even line lay on the spool.
The rods that compliment the Cardinal STX, SX and S reels have EVA grips and are specifically balanced for the Cardinal family. The STX and SX combos are constructed of 24-ton graphite material, have stainless steel guides with high-density split grips while the Cardinal S combo has a full EVA grip.
Reel features of the STX includes six stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing and has a lightweight graphite body and rotor. The STX is available in five models: the STX5, STX10, STX20, STX30 and STX40. The Cardinal STX spinning reel can be configured for right- or left-hand retrieve. The MSRP for all reel models is $49.99 while the seven, matching combos come in at $79.99.
The SX includes five stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing and also has a lightweight graphite body and rotor. It is available in five models: the SX5, SX10, SX20, SX30 and SX40. The Cardinal SX spinning reel can be configured for right- or left-hand retrieve. The MSRP for all reel models is $39.99 while the eight, matching combos are available for $69.99.
Rounding out the family of Cardinal reels is the S. It features three stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing. The lightweight graphite body and rotor is a welcome sign to all anglers whether they are fishing all day or all weekend. The Cardinal S spinning reel can be configured for right- or left-hand retrieve. The MSRP for the S5, S10, S20 and S30 reel models is $29.99 while the Cardinal S40 and S60 are $34.99. Seven combos matching the S series reel have an MSRP of $49.99.
[b]Reel Materials[/b]
Graphite body and rotor
Everlast? bail system
[b]Bearings[/b]
Cardinal STX 6 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
Cardinal SX 5 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
Cardinal S 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
[b][u]Rod Features[/u][/b]
[b]Cardinal STX ? [/b]
24 ton graphite
S/S guides
High density EVA split grip design
Balanced for the Cardinal STX family of reels
[b]Cardinal SX ?[/b]
24 ton graphite
S/S guides
High density EVA split grip design
Balanced for the Cardinal SX family of reels
[b]Cardinal S ? [/b]
Full EVA grip design
Balanced for the Cardinal S family of reels
[b]Combo Offerings
[b]Cardinal STX[/b]
STX 5 - 5?6? L ? MSRP - $79.99
STX 10 - 6?0? M - $79.99
STX20 - 6?0? M - $79.99
STX30 - 6?6? M - $79.99
STX30 - 6?6? M (2 piece) $79.99
STX40 - 7?0? M - $79.99
STX40 - 7?0? M (2 Piece) $79.99
[b]Cardinal SX[/b]
SX 5 - 5?6? L ? MSRP - $69.99
SX 10 - 6?0? ML - $69.99
SX20 - 6?0? M - $69.99
SX20 - 7?0? L - $69.99
SX30 - 6?6? M - $69.99
SX30 - 6?6? M (2 piece) $69.99
SX40 - 7?0? M - $69.99
SX40 - 7?0? M (2 Piece) $69.99
[b]Cardinal S[/b]
S 5 - 5?6? L ? MSRP - $49.99
S 10 - 6?0? ML - $49.99
S20 - 6?0? M - $49.99
S30 - 6?6? M - $49.99
S30 - 6?6? M (2 piece) $49.99
S40 - 7?0? M - $49.99
S40 - 7?0? M (2 Piece) $49.99
[b][u]REEL MSRP[/u][/b]
[b]Cardinal STX[/b]
$49.99
[b]Cardinal SX[/b]
$39.99
[b]Cardinal S[/b]
$29.99
[b]Cardinal S40 and S60[/b]
$34.99
