--- product_id: 404698146 title: "Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel Spinning Reels" brand: "abu garcia" price: "389.55 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Abu Garcia" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/404698146-abu-garcia-cardinal-x-spinning-reel-spinning-reels store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Max drag up to 5.5kg for serious fish fights 31 stainless steel ball bearings for ultra-smooth rotation Graphite body & rotor for lightweight durability Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel Spinning Reels **Brand:** abu garcia **Price:** 389.55 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Reel in the big wins with Abu Garcia Cardinal X – where smooth meets strong! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel Spinning Reels by abu garcia - **How much does it cost?** 389.55 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/404698146-abu-garcia-cardinal-x-spinning-reel-spinning-reels) ## Best For - abu garcia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted abu garcia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cast Like a Pro:** Large diameter braid-ready aluminum spool combined with high line retrieve (up to 92cm per turn) ensures accurate, long-distance casts every time. - • **Effortless Precision:** 31 high-quality stainless steel ball bearings deliver buttery-smooth reel rotation with minimal resistance. - • **Featherlight Strength:** Durable graphite body and rotor keep the reel lightweight yet tough enough for any fishing challenge. - • **Powerful Drag Control:** Reliable felt washer front drag system offers consistent stopping power up to 5.5kg—fight your trophy catch with confidence. - • **Versatile Performance:** Available in sizes 1000 to 5000 with a 5.2:1 gear ratio, perfect for everything from delicate trout fishing to heavy predator battles. ## Overview The Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel is a premium, lightweight graphite reel engineered for smooth, reliable performance across freshwater and saltwater fishing. Featuring 31 stainless steel ball bearings, a durable anodized aluminum spool, and a high-performance felt washer drag system, it offers anglers precise casting, strong drag control up to 5.5kg, and versatile sizing from 1000 to 5000. Trusted by generations since 1965, this reel blends classic design with modern technology to elevate your fishing game. ## Description The Abu Garcia Cardinal X front drag spin reel is an affordable, strong and smooth rotating fishing reel that is a great spinning reel for both beginners and the more advanced anglers among us. Designed for both freshwater fishing and sea fishing. It is a light reel that runs smooth is very durable. The reels are ideal for fishing with both braided line and mono fishing wire. The smaller sizes 1000 and 2000 are ideal for trout fishing, perch fishing and all kinds of light game fishing techniques. The medium sized reels are great for pike fishing, jigging for zander or casting crankbaits for perch. The larger sizes are extremely effective for the more powerful predators like bass, casting larger fishing lures like pike lures and deadbait fishing. The Cardinal X spinning reels can be used from the shore as well as from the boat. Founded in 1921, Abu Garcia fishing from Sweden is one of the world's oldest high quality fishing tackle manufacturers. The company introduced spinning reels under the Cardinal brand in 1965 and has built up a very good reputation among thousands of anglers since. For generations, anglers the world over have put their trust in Abu Garcia for tackle that stands their toughest tests. It's a trust that's been earned by building products right the first time, and making them even better time after time. Decades of Experience. Obsession For Detail. Review: 😊😊😊 - Nice one Review: Very nice - Good product, very well made. ## Features - Strong, lightweight Abu Garcia design - The body and rotor of the spin reel are made from a strong graphite material that is very durable. It features a double anodized aluminum spool and strong diecast foldable handle with a soft rubber handle knob - Very Smooth Rotation - 31 high quality stainless steel ball bearings make the reel turn with very low resistance. The classic black and red color combination, gives it a luxury and expensive appearance - High Performance Fighting Drag - features a quality felt washer front drag system, which gives the reel a reliable and very consistent fighting drag performance. This is vital when fighting the fish of a lifetime It also comes with good stopping powermaximum drag (4kg8lb for the 1000-3000 size and 5.5kg12lb for the 4000 and 5000 size) - Multi-purpose - These fishing reels are affordable workhorses designed for all kinds of techniques, species and applications. They come in sizes 1000 to 5000 with a 5.2:1 gear ratio - Accurate Distance Casting - The Cardinal reels feature a large diameter braid ready aluminum spool which makes it easy to cast. In combination with the gear ratio the have reels a relatively high line retrieve per handle turn of 72cm on the smallest size and a stunning 92cm on the 5000 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09DGPD7ZZ | | Bearing Material Type | Aluminum | | Bearing Number | 4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,569 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #11 in Spinning Fishing Reels | | Brand | ABU GARCIA | | Brand Name | ABU GARCIA | | Color | Black / Red | | Colour | Black / Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 989 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Fishing Line Type | Wire | | Fishing Reel Line Retrieve | 92 Centimeters | | Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 5.5 Kilograms | | Fishing Technique | Spinning | | Fishing technique | Spinning | | Gearbox Ratio | 5.2 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hand orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Aluminium | | Included Components | Abu Garcia Cardinal X Spinning | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16L x 16W x 12H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Spinning Reels | | Item Weight | 400 Grams | | Item weight | 400 Grams | | Line Capacity | 12/12.13 | | Manufacturer | Pure Fishing | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1548588 | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Model Name | Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel | | Model Number | 1548588 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight | | Size | 5000 | | UPC | 036282081703 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ABU GARCIA - **Colour:** Black / Red - **Fishing technique:** Spinning - **Hand orientation:** Ambidextrous - **Material:** Aluminum ## Images ![Abu Garcia Cardinal® X Spinning Reel Spinning Reels - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uFYqSQFqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😊😊😊 *by J***C on 25 October 2025* Nice one ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice *by L***S on 25 October 2023* Good product, very well made. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little reel, good value for money. *by C***Y on 28 October 2025* Great little reel which I bought to replace one that came as a package deal with a rod. Runs smoothly and is easy to spool up, it’s lightweight and solid. Smooth action on the retrieve and the size means it packs down into my tackle box. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/404698146-abu-garcia-cardinal-x-spinning-reel-spinning-reels](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/404698146-abu-garcia-cardinal-x-spinning-reel-spinning-reels) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*