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Abu Garcia Cardinal C503ALBi
MSRP: $69.95

Member Tested Rating: 9.5
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The Cardinal 503ALBi features instant anti-reverse, an Everlast bail system, 10 ball bearings, a lightweight corrosion-resistant alloy frame and sideplate, and a multi-disc, click-dial front drag system. A spare spool is included. Contact Abu Garcia at (800) 228-4272; abugarcia.com.
MEMBER TESTED RESULTS
Thomas Burke, Westerville, OH
Site Member

“I love this reel. It’s durable and performs well in saltwater.”
John Steen, Canisteo, NY
Site Member

“This reel looks great, functions well and is easy to use. It’s a perfect fit on my 7-foot drop-shot rod.”
Comments
# gsimpson1
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:14 PM
i have older cardinals that i like but would like to try this one thank you
# das920
Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:18 AM
Looks like a good reel for spinner baits and light soft plastics I would like to try it.
# csampson1
Sunday, February 27, 2011 6:54 PM
sound like a great reel iwould love to test it with some rubber





# jmuskatallo
Thursday, March 03, 2011 2:52 PM
looks great to have and use hope i could get 1 to test out.
# jbittner
Thursday, March 03, 2011 8:28 PM
I would love to test this, I only have 2 rods and would definitely like new reels
# jwilliams14
Monday, March 07, 2011 8:17 AM
i would like to test this reel.. i also noticed that both Cardinal reels are rated pretty high..this one C503ALBi and the C604
# bradjbennett
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 1:30 PM
My Grandfather bought me an older Abu Garcia cardinal reel a couple of years ago that sadly stopped spinning, would love to try this newer version out to see if it is of higher quality.
# cmadsen
Monday, March 28, 2011 5:50 PM
i have an old cardinal from the early 90s that is still going strong i would love to see how the new one matches up to it
# lewisa86
Tuesday, April 05, 2011 5:57 PM
I love the Abu Garcia reels that ive had over the years. they always function well with some good care. the spinning reel i have on my rod now ive had now for 4 years and is still going strong. love the quality and im sure that this one stands up the task of keeping the good name.
# abrady10
Wednesday, April 06, 2011 5:47 AM
I've only heard amazing things about this reel and I would love to test it out..
# lreyes2
Friday, April 15, 2011 9:58 PM
testing this would be so much better.Actions speak louder than words!!
# dowens4
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 8:51 PM
send me one and i will put it to the test
# kkaemmerer1
Friday, May 20, 2011 11:47 AM
The 10 ball bearings and anti reverse feature makes this an ideal candidate for my wish list. Looking forward to the opportunity to give this model a test drive.
# ashelton1
Thursday, June 09, 2011 5:34 PM
i use alot of open face reels like this one for my soft plastics i would love to try
# jwilliams14
Saturday, June 18, 2011 2:41 PM
i would like to test this reel
# happyman5412
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:11 AM
i would also like to test this real
# mhenke
Thursday, July 21, 2011 7:41 PM
I would like to try this reel
# HEINZSCOTTY
Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:33 AM
Gercia is a good real. I have one and it works real good when i fish for Trout or Bass
# swelbes
Saturday, October 15, 2011 10:40 PM
never used a garcia before would like too though.
# zthompson1
Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:46 PM
I had an Abu Garcia for years until the handle got bent in a car accident... I regularly use the Cardinal 100U, 101, and 103 models and they are great reels especially for the price of about $25 which I buy them for... I would greatly appreciate a chance to use a higher quality of Cardinal model if it was at all possible!
# tswaner
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:46 AM
i would love to test this product out. iv'e heard good things about them.
# dbridges
Monday, February 06, 2012 10:17 AM
i have a few older ones but ive woor them out would like to see if they have improved
# tjohnson32
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 5:38 PM
I had an older Abu Garcia but last year my son dropped it in the water off the boat. Would love to test out a new model.
# rainbowdash
Wednesday, March 07, 2012 8:11 PM
Funny,
Everyone wants to try this high ticket item/test it. I didnt see any entries of anyone who actually did. Who gets to test the good stuff anyway. How long do you have to be a member to get to test something like this. Am I going to get some cheap hooks for my first test, and get scammed into buying something else if I dont send it back. Is that the way the club works? Someone, please let me know. Im a new member and would like to be convinced otherwise by someone who has been a member for awhile.
# bigfishcal
Saturday, April 07, 2012 12:53 PM
Had my mind set on the Pflueger Supreme ,but now I'm not shure.Hit me up if you have tried both.
# sbolio11
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:34 AM
I would try it in the harsh conditions of the northeast kingdom and see if it holds up.
# byant
Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:56 PM
I am 14 and need $$$ fo a new reel. PLEASE pick me for this reel its like torture when i cant fish because i need a new reel. THANKS soooo much blake.
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