Shimano's Cardiff Exlead Competition represents the pinnacle of innovation in trout fishing. Developed in collaboration with world champions and Shimano technicians, this premium series is designed to deliver maximum sensitivity, lightness and precision at every stage of competition. Each model is a perfect fusion of advanced Japanese technology and functional design, ensuring flawless performance even with the lightest lures. Thanks to its ultra-light Spiral X Core blanks with Nanopitch technology, the Cardiff Exlead Competition minimizes blank torsion during casting and retrieval, offering a smooth fighting curve and direct vibration transmission. This exceptional responsiveness allows anglers to detect and manage even the most delicate bites, maintaining full control at all times. The 60SULS model, featuring the Taftec Infinity Solid tip, enhances sensitivity even further, allowing for precise handling and perception of the lightest micro spoons. Every detail has been crafted for competitive performance: ultra-light Shimano X-Guide titanium guides combined with Fuji SiC Titanium K-Type, an ergonomic Ci4+ reel seat and a carbon monocoque handle for maximum sensitivity and direct feedback. Whether you fish with micro spoons, jerkbaits, crankbaits or bottom techniques, the Cardiff Exlead Competition series always offers a rod perfectly optimized for your technique and competition style. It's the rod of choice for professional lake trout anglers, created for those who demand the best in every cast.
EXLCMP510XULP - Maximum control and final-stage flexibility
- Trout Area: Designed for the final stage of a match, when bites become scarce and control is key. Ideal for micro spoons or small surface crankbaits used for sight fishing. Its highly parabolic action minimizes lost fish and provides a smooth, progressive fighting curve even with ultra-fine lines.
EXLCMP60SULS - Micro spoon specialist
- Trout Area: The only solid-tip model in the series, dedicated to micro spoon fishing. Recommended for use with Ester line. With a strong backbone and exclusive tip action, it provides direct lure contact and exceptional hook-setting precision, even with sluggish fish or subtle strikes. Maximum sensitivity for managing ultra-light micro spoons.
EXLCMP60SUL - Sensitivity and long-distance casting
- Trout Area: Ideal for crankbait fishing, compatible with both Ester and PE setups. The PE setup is recommended for spots requiring long casts while maintaining sensitive lure contact at distance. Excellent balance between a soft tip and responsive backbone.
EXLCMP60UL - Versatility and reactivity
- Trout Area: Perfect for the early research phase, when fish activity slows after the start. Ideal for spoons from 1.2–2 grams, but also excellent for reaction baits such as jerks or micro cranks.
- Stream: Perfect for spinners under 3 grams and micro-rubber fishing. Provides great sensitivity and control even with very light lures.
EXLCMP59L - Precision and speed in competition
- Trout Area: The ideal start-up rod when rigged with Ester, perfect for spoons from 2-3.5 grams. The compact 1.75 m length improves landing speed and reduces lost fish, making it unbeatable in the early competition phases.
- Stream: Excellent with spinners from 3-6 grams and minnows from 3–5 cm. A competition-specific rod for anglers seeking responsiveness and control in tight spaces.
EXLCMP62L - Power and distance control
- Trout Area: Excels with PE setups, offering versatility across techniques: spoons from 2.5-3.5 g for long-range fish, large crankbaits, lipless baits for bottom searching and vibes for bottom fishing. The extra length ensures long, accurate casts while maintaining sensitivity and control over distance.
- Stream: Ideal for minnows from 2-5 cm, providing perfect lure management and consistent control in all conditions.
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