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Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Wed May 09, 2018 7:48 pm
by Hennessy
Been hearing talks about shimano bringing the Aldebaran mgl to the states in a 50 size with more line capacity than the 30 mgl model. The XG part I threw in there because I believe it would be a great seller. OR even a metanium mgl 50 xg model, wishful thinking. Regardless us shimano guys deserve a mgl xg reel with decent line capacity, sub 5oz. Wanting to know if anyone has heard about the alde mgl coming to the states
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 11:08 am
by arrowslinger1
I have picked up two ald 30's and spooled the line off my 50's directly on them and the held all but 5 yards. I was worried about capacity but they are nearly identical. That's with 6/20 power pro braid. They cast amazing!!
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:13 pm
by yellowcard129
Aldebaran 50 mgl XG = MY dream reel. The 50 is already one of my favorite reels ever just wish they had it in an XG ratio. Im hoping they release it at Icast this year.
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:41 pm
by Hennessy
arrowslinger1 wrote:I have picked up two ald 30's and spooled the line off my 50's directly on them and the held all but 5 yards. I was worried about capacity but they are nearly identical. That's with 6/20 power pro braid. They cast amazing!!
You were absolutely correct. The spool is noticeably shallow but I had a hard time really telling the difference. Loaded mine with 10lb p-line tactical, has become my favorite reel for a weightless fluke
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:43 pm
by Hennessy
yellowcard129 wrote:Aldebaran 50 mgl XG = MY dream reel. The 50 is already one of my favorite reels ever just wish they had it in an XG ratio. Im hoping they release it at Icast this year.
Yessssss! I have a heavy met mgl on my 893 and I would snatch it off in a heartbeat for a alde xg!
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 6:03 pm
by DirtyD64
No experience with an Aldebaran, never even held one. Do they have a hollow feel of anything? Just that extreme lightweight sub 5oz catgerroy always has me wondering.
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:36 pm
by hasnoboat1
^^^ Nope, they just feel amazing and cast great.
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:01 pm
by Grandfishing
The shimano aldebaran 50 is a thing and you can find it on shimano Germany. It does not have a xg version though.
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:03 pm
by DirtyD64
Someone on youtube posted this from Shimano... I think they said it was from Shimano Germany
http://fish.shimano-eu.com/content/fish ... DO_DC.html
Saying curado DC, not sure about it though...
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:18 am
by cumara
Thanks for heads up - Shimano USA just posted Curado DC, MSRP $249
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy6fYpK1zhY
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:01 pm
by Hennessy
Metanium DC for US market too, lol
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:58 pm
by DirtyD64
Now that we have a pretty good idea of the Shimano's coming, anyone know the Daiwa's??? Something is obviously happening in the $100 range and the Tatula CT might be getting a revamp. I'm thinking from some rumors that there is something closer to $400 coming... Not sure what though, really hope it is an opponent for the Bantam.
Re: Aldebaran 50 mgl to the US, xg model maybe?
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:53 pm
by bucac
Hennessy wrote:yellowcard129 wrote:Aldebaran 50 mgl XG = MY dream reel. The 50 is already one of my favorite reels ever just wish they had it in an XG ratio. Im hoping they release it at Icast this year.
Yessssss! I have a heavy met mgl on my 893 and I would snatch it off in a heartbeat for a alde xg!
Hennessy wrote:yellowcard129 wrote:Aldebaran 50 mgl XG = MY dream reel. The 50 is already one of my favorite reels ever just wish they had it in an XG ratio. Im hoping they release it at Icast this year.
Yessssss! I have a heavy met mgl on my 893 and I would snatch it off in a heartbeat for a alde xg!
I have my Alde 50 mgl on the NRX 853 and I love it. Super smooth and super light. Would love to get a met mgl for the 893