texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,575
TexDawg 119,517
Bigbob_FTW 94,886
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,260
Bob Davis 81,480
Mark Perry 72,287
Derek 🐝 68,312
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,829
Posts13,935,219
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Shimano Aldebaran worth it? #13913547 03/07/21 01:09 AM
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799
I
Ibock Online Happy OP
Pro Angler
OP Online Happy
Pro Angler
I
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 799
Hi guys,

I have several shimano reels. I have the Bantun and a Curado DC. I was wondering if the Aldebaran is worth the money in y’all’s opinions? I would pair it with a Poison rod which is super light. Also looking at the Metanium MGL 150 or considering saving some money and getting another DC.


Ibock

PB between 8-9 pounds.
Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13913574 03/07/21 01:39 AM
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,310
J
Jkitchens Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
J
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,310
Awesome reel, light and will cast anything. Look at Digitaka or Japan lure shop, you can get them for $300 or so. All my reels I’ve been ordering from Japan have been getting here in 2-3 days. You might also look at the Tackle Tour forum for more information, lots of gear junkies over there...


2018 Ranger RT188 w / 115 PRO XS CT
Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13913652 03/07/21 02:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,662
S
squib Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,662
I have one I received as a present from my wife. It is nothing special. I would go another route if I were you. Get a curado DC or a nice Lews and use the remaining $150 to buy baits.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13913666 03/07/21 03:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 27
I
INAMINUTE Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
I
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 27
I agree that the reel is awesome. I have two, one on a Conquest 842 and the total setup weighs less than some reels. Palms great, casts great, awesome setup.. I would also add that when I got my first one, it almost felt like a toy but I have put it through it’s paces.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Jkitchens] #13913987 03/07/21 04:07 PM
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 207
Mallison22 Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 207
Originally Posted by Jkitchens
Awesome reel, light and will cast anything. Look at Digitaka or Japan lure shop, you can get them for $300 or so. All my reels I’ve been ordering from Japan have been getting here in 2-3 days. You might also look at the Tackle Tour forum for more information, lots of gear junkies over there...


Good info right here! Thanks for providing.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13914324 03/07/21 09:35 PM
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 423
DAVOBASS Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 423
I have one the MGL paired with a Expride 6'10 Medium for Jerkbaits. it's Money !

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13914352 03/07/21 10:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 3,407
F
Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
F
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 3,407
really great weightless plastic reel and for finesse stuff.

Last edited by Finesse Master/ Dropshot king; 03/07/21 10:33 PM.
Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13914512 03/08/21 01:10 AM
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,809
D
dk2429 Online Content
Extreme Angler
Online Content
Extreme Angler
D
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,809
No.. Can get reels that are just as good if not better for half the price


Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax



Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13914805 03/08/21 12:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,194
R
rxkid2001 Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
R
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 4,194
Curado or chronarch and put the $$ in the rod.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13914904 03/08/21 02:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,166
S
Shallow Waters Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
S
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,166
I wanted to really like the aldebaran but I ended up selling them off. I personally would go up a level to a Metanium MGL or Down to a version of the chronarch (maybe MGL as well). To me the Aldeabaran wore down to quickly and I wasnt getting the finesse thrower I thought I was. I have some Core 50's that were much better than the aldebaran but they are tough to find these days. I dont know what you are planning to throw with it, but if you are just looking for weightless plastics similar to senkos then I would go with a Chronarch mgl. if you are going more neko rig then I would bump up to the Metanium MGL, or maybe even the Met DC which I havent tried yet, or a 13 Metanium if you can find one - http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1112581 . If you arent tied down to Shimano, you may also look into a Diawa Steez CT which is ridiculously priced, but here is a used one available at a metanium price - http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1112382

For reels at the upper end of Shimano and Diawa, the aldebaran and the zillion have the most disappointing reels I have owned.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Shallow Waters] #13915030 03/08/21 04:23 PM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 628
F
furim2 Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
F
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 628
Originally Posted by Shallow Waters
I wanted to really like the aldebaran but I ended up selling them off. I personally would go up a level to a Metanium MGL or Down to a version of the chronarch (maybe MGL as well). To me the Aldeabaran wore down to quickly and I wasnt getting the finesse thrower I thought I was. I have some Core 50's that were much better than the aldebaran but they are tough to find these days. I dont know what you are planning to throw with it, but if you are just looking for weightless plastics similar to senkos then I would go with a Chronarch mgl. if you are going more neko rig then I would bump up to the Metanium MGL, or maybe even the Met DC which I havent tried yet, or a 13 Metanium if you can find one - http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1112581 . If you arent tied down to Shimano, you may also look into a Diawa Steez CT which is ridiculously priced, but here is a used one available at a metanium price - http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=1112382

For reels at the upper end of Shimano and Diawa, the aldebaran and the zillion have the most disappointing reels I have owned.


I have three or four Core 50s I'll trade you for Alderberans

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13915369 03/08/21 09:16 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,157
J
JohnButte Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
J
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,157
I thought Aldebaran was destroyed by the Death Star...

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13915392 03/08/21 09:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,000
T
Techfisher Online Content
Extreme Angler
Online Content
Extreme Angler
T
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,000
I have fished with both and honestly prefer the Metanium. It's smooth, handles my weightless plastics well. It and my Core 51 are my go to reels on either Dobyns rods or Falcon rods.

Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: JohnButte] #13915487 03/08/21 11:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,474
M
MagFluker Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
M
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,474
Originally Posted by JohnButte
I thought Aldebaran was destroyed by the Death Star...


roflmao


Kyle in NC

PB 11.1



Re: Shimano Aldebaran worth it? [Re: Ibock] #13915524 03/08/21 11:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,170
S
SteezMacQueen Online Happy
TFF Guru
Online Happy
TFF Guru
S
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,170
Those are great reels. The $400 range is a lonesome market. Seems like a lot of choices at the $300 level
And then again at the $500+ level.

At the $400 range, the Aldebaran is the best choice. I’ve only used one once. It is feather light and very smooth. Don’t know how they’d hold up over time...I assume they’d be fine.


Eat. Sleep. Fish.
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3