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2026-02-16, 12:16:52
Stop by Booth 5715 at Outdoorama this week starting Thursday, February 19 in Novi! You know where!

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2026-01-18, 11:50:18
Great to see quite a few of you at the 2026 Ultimate Fishing Show. Now, on to Outdoorama Feb. 19-22.

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2026-01-08, 07:22:54
Stop by Booth 3054 right next door to Xtreme Bass Tackle and say hello today January 8 through January 11.

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2026-01-01, 13:07:42
Thanks detroit1

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2025-12-06, 09:52:48
Hi Dan, see you next month.

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Shimano Aldebaran

Started by BNL, April 16, 2011, 10:58:30 AM

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April 16, 2011, 10:58:30 AM
For anyone looking for a finesse light weight casting reel, I wanted to tell you about a JDM Shimano Aldebaran that I bought this spring.  I found it on eBay after looking for a bait casting reel for lightweight presentations. It is a magnesium reel, so it is very light weight. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. The reel palms like a dream, it is pretty small, but feels great. Spool diameter is the only downside of the reel, but for light line presentations, capacity wouldn't be a problem. The reel casts amazing, even with baits that I have tried at 1/4 oz and under (haven't been fishing, just playing with my new reel). 

I was thinking that if anyone wants a baitcaster for senko fishing or drop shooting, this is a reel you should consider.  I have found it to be pretty sweet at casting light weight poppers and other small topwaters and small cranks and jerkbaits and that is my plan for the reel. I would also think it would be a great fluke reel and for light (1/4oz) jigs.

Just thought I would share my thoughts since I'm so please with it so far.

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