The Cardiff Exlead Competition stands out as the most sensitive trout fishing rod series on the market. Developed by our World Champion anglers to face every phase and technique on a trout area tournament, this premium rod range takes full advantage of Shimano’s advanced carbon technology. Also ideal for ultra-light lure fishing targeting smaller predators, the Cardiff Exlead Competition series is a masterpiece of lightweight design.
Cardiff EXLEAD Competition are designed for tournament trout area anglers who value the subtle details that create a winning fishing experience. Despite its undeniable sensitivity and lightweight design, it casts lures with pinpoint accuracy thanks to the blend of advanced Shimano carbon technologies, enabling you to pick out fish with faultless consistency.
The ultra lightweight blanks of the Cardiff EXLEAD Competition are made of Spiral X Core with Nanopitch technology. These advanced carbon technologies combine to reduce rotational twist when the rod is flexed during casting, or when fish-playing, resulting in greater accuracy and a smoother fighting curve. 60SULS model features a Taftec Infinity solid tip which helps to play and feel even the lightest micro spoons. As expected of such a premium rod, the fittings are of the highest order, with a combination of lightweight Titanium Shimano X-Guide and Fuji SiC Titanium K-type guides, an exclusive ultra-light and ergonomic Shimano Ci4+ reel seat and a Carbon Monocoque handle for maximum sensitivity and feedback. Every model is designed for a specific application, lure and tournament phase. Micro spoon, bottom, jerkbait, surface or crankbait lures, Cardiff Exlead Competition series includes a rod tailored specifically for each technique by our World Champion trout pro anglers.