Shimano Cardiff

[alex_glenn]

Hey,
So I am about to purchase a Shimano Cardiff for some saltwater baitcasting.  I know its a musky rod, but that people use it for stripers, just have to service and clean it more often.  Just wondering if anyone has any help or a guide on taking apart the cardiff and what needs to be greased and oiled and everything, thanks.

[alex_glenn]

Its the Cardiff 400a lefty

[Jeto]

i don't think it would be very different from this

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=896.0

i have the lefty version too. 
I can't wait to service this reel but i'm still waiting for the hedgehog tool to arrive.

[Fishnmike]

Yeah all the Cardiffs are pretty much the same.  I have a couple 100s, a 300 and a couple 400s.  Use them for everything from kokes up to salmon in the ocean.  Great little reels.  Add some carbon fiber drags from Dawn and you are good to go.

[broadway]

That's the link... you shouldn't have a problem with the tutorial... if you can put a dog spring in a 113h correctly
I have 2 lefty and 2 righty for fluke, weakfish, stripers, and blues (30-40lb. braid).  I can't remember which model I have but I think it's the 300 series and it's something like 11 oz.
I didn't go through them for the first 4 years with no problems at all.
One recommendation is get a power handle (no counter weight) off ebay or elsewhere.
Let us know how you make out,
Dom
PS- stick with braid on this one due to the small diameter of the spool... otherwise you have a very coily line to try to cast with.