Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHG

Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHG

Lightweight High-Speed Spinning Reel for Trout & Finesse Fishing

Overview

The Shimano Cardiff XR C2000SHG is a lightweight, high-performance spinning reel designed for anglers who enjoy trout fishing, finesse bass techniques, and light-tackle applications.

Weighing only 155 g, the C2000SHG is an excellent match for ultralight and light spinning rods where keeping the overall setup light and well balanced is important.

With a 6.1:1 gear ratio and 82 cm of line retrieve per crank, it provides quick line pickup while maintaining excellent control for small lures and finesse presentations.

Key Features

• Right- or left-hand retrieve
• Lightweight 155 g body
• High-speed 6.1:1 gear ratio
• 82 cm line retrieve per crank
• Maximum drag: 3 kg
• 9 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
• Compact shallow-spool design
• Excellent for light lines and small lures
• Ideal for trout, finesse bass and light freshwater applications

Specifications

• Model: Cardiff XR C2000SHG
• Retrieve: Right or Left-Handed
• Gear Ratio: 6.1:1
• Weight: 155 g
• Max Drag: 3 kg
• Line Retrieve: 82 cm/crank
• Bearings: 9+1
• Mono Capacity: 3 lb – 125 m / 4 lb – 100 m / 5 lb – 75 m
• Fluorocarbon Capacity: 3 lb – 110 m / 4 lb – 85 m / 5 lb – 65 m
• Braided Line Capacity: PE 0.6 – 150 m / PE 0.8 – 110 m / PE 1 – 80 m

Recommended Lures & Techniques

The C2000SHG is particularly well suited to lightweight and finesse presentations:

• Small spoons: 1.5–7 g
• Small spinners: ideal for trout streams and rivers
• Small crankbaits and minnow plugs: approximately 2–7 g
• Small jerkbaits: for trout and finesse bass
• Soft plastics: small swimbaits, grubs and finesse worms
• Ned Rig: light 1/16–1/8 oz presentations
• Drop Shot: light finesse setups
• Wacky Rig: small soft plastics
• Shaky Head: light presentations
• Micro jigs and small jigheads

The relatively fast 6.1:1 ratio is useful when fishing moving lures, retrieving small spoons and spinners, or quickly taking up slack after a lure twitch or pause.

Recommended Fishing Applications

The Cardiff XR C2000SHG is especially well suited for:

• Trout
• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass in finesse situations
• Perch
• Crappie and other panfish
• Light freshwater predator fishing

It is an excellent choice for streams, rivers, small lakes and shallow-water environments where light tackle and precise lure control are important.

Recommended Rod Pairings

For the best balance and overall performance, pair the C2000SHG with:

• Ultralight rod, 6'0"–7'0" — ideal for trout, small spinners, spoons and micro lures
• Light rod, 6'6"–7'2" — excellent for finesse bass and small hard baits
• Light/Medium-Light rod, 6'8"–7'2" — for a more versatile freshwater setup

A Fast or Regular-Fast action works well for finesse presentations, while a softer action can be advantageous when fishing small treble-hook lures and trout.

Recommended Line Setup

For trout and ultralight applications:

• 3–4 lb fluorocarbon or monofilament — excellent for small lures and clear water
• PE 0.4–0.6 braid + 3–5 lb fluorocarbon leader — ideal for maximizing casting distance and sensitivity
• PE 0.6–0.8 braid + 4–6 lb fluorocarbon leader — a more versatile setup for finesse bass

For an all-around light setup, PE 0.6 braid with a 4–6 lb fluorocarbon leader provides an excellent combination of casting distance, sensitivity and versatility.

Condition

Brand New

Brand new and unused, ready to be paired with your favorite ultralight or light spinning rod.