Abu Garcia Cardinal 50 Spinning Reel 388g 7.2kg 56 70cm

Abu Garcia Cardinal 56 — All-round Power for Bigger Fish

The Cardinal 56 FD delivers proven Abu Garcia quality at an accessible price, engineered for anglers targeting larger predators with heavier lines and plenty of line capacity.

Smooth Retrieval with 70 cm Per Turn

The 4.4:1 gear ratio recovers 70 cm of line per crank, giving you the power and torque needed to land bigger pike, zander, and other predators without losing control. Three bearings (2 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing) ensure reliable, smooth operation season after season.

Built for Heavier Lines and Larger Species

A machined aluminum spool holds 190 m of 0.35 mm mono or braid, while the 7.2 kg maximum drag and lightweight graphite body provide the strength you need without excess weight (388 g). Slow oscillation technology lays line evenly, reducing tangles and improving casting distance with all line types.

Choose the Right Cardinal Variant

• Cardinal 50 FD (size 50, 158 g, 4.1 kg drag, 100 m / 0.18 mm, 54 cm retrieve) — ultralight spinning for trout, perch, small predators

• Cardinal 51 FD (size 51, 160 g, 4.1 kg drag, 140 m / 0.20 mm, 54 cm retrieve) — light spinning, perch, chub, small pike

• Cardinal 52 FD (size 52, 245 g, 7.2 kg drag, 120 m / 0.25 mm, 66 cm retrieve) — medium spinning, zander, pike, light predator fishing

• Cardinal 53 FD (size 53, 257 g, 7.2 kg drag, 150 m / 0.28 mm, 64 cm retrieve) — all-round predator fishing, pike, zander

• Cardinal 54 FD (size 54, 275 g, 7.2 kg drag, 185 m / 0.30 mm, 64 cm retrieve) — heavier lines, bigger pike, reservoir and river predators

• Cardinal 56 FD (size 56, 388 g, 7.2 kg drag, 190 m / 0.35 mm, 70 cm retrieve) — maximum line capacity and power for large pike, catfish, and heavy-duty predator setups

Facts

• Reel size: 56

• Weight: 388 g

• Gear ratio: 4.4:1

• Retrieve per turn: 70 cm

• Bearings: 3 (2 ball + 1 roller)

• Max drag: 7.2 kg

• Line capacity: 190 m / 0.35 mm (mono or braid)

• Spool: aluminum

• Anti-reverse: IAR (Instant Anti-Reverse)

• Handle: right/left interchangeable

• Front drag

• Graphite body and rotor