Shimano 21 Cardiff NX S60UL

The Shimano 21 Cardiff NX S60UL is a spinning rod designed for minnowing in streams, from narrow headwaters to open waters. It offers exceptional versatility, handling delicate presentations with lightweight floating minnows and aggressive twitching with 6cm heavy sinking minnows. The rod features a slightly softer tip to improve bite detection when using PE lines, while Spiral X and High Power X construction enhances casting accuracy, lure control, hooking, and fighting power for large trout.

Key features

• Spiral X and High Power X technology for improved performance
• Soft tip section for better bite sensitivity with PE lines
• Wide lure weight range (2-9g) for various minnowing techniques
• Lightweight design at 79g for fatigue-free fishing
• Capable of handling trout over 40cm, including rainbow trout

Best for

• Stream trout fishing with minnows
• Techniques using both floating and sinking lures
• Targeting large yamame, amago, and satsukimasu