Shimano Aldebaran MGL is an insanely lightweight, low profile baitcasting reel. With a weight of only 135 g it fits perfectly with any lightweight BFS rod, but is equally capable of taking on heavier lures and large, powerful predators when required.
Shimano Aldebaran MGL is one of those reels you have to actually fish with (or at least handle) to believe how light it really is, almost rivalling its BFS cousin when it comes to weight. If you are the type of angler who generally fishes with lighter lures, but also want a reel to cope with medium lures, especially in open water, this might just be what you are looking for. One use that really suits this lightweight beauty is vertical jigging. Lighter than even the lightest spinning reels, and more direct and compact, you can jig with the Aldebaran MGL for hours without fatigue. The lightness of the Aldebaran is thanks to the magnesium construction which is used in both the HAGANE Body (with Ci4+ composite side plates) and also in the shallow spool. It’s the lightweight MGL spool with Silent Tune technology that gives this reel its casting performance, as the force required to get the spool rotating is minimal. And once it is turning it doesn’t need a heavy force to keep it turning. The result is longer casts with lighter lures. In use you can feel the benefit of the X-SHIP technology when the pressure of a large fish is on, but if you are looking for a reel suitable for continuous heavyweight, hook and hold techniques, there are other models in the Shimano range that are more suitable. This is a reel for the lightweight expert and it’s a reel that fits perfectly between a traditional baitcaster and a BFS designed model. Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to it´s stiffness and impact resistance. The result, an anglers actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It´s efficiency through strength X-Ship - By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear remains in precise alignment with the drive gear and stays in the same position under even the heaviest of loads. This eliminates friction between the spool shaft and gear which translates to better casting performance and increased gear durability S A-RB Bearings - These bearings undergo the same anti-corrosion process as Shimano?s A-RB Bearings, with the addition of shields on both sides of the bearings to reduce the possibility of salt, dirt, or other foreign objects inhibiting the bearing?s rotation MGL Spool - Lightweight spool design significantly reduces the moment of inertia, allowing the angler to experience greater casting distance and accuracy with a wide variety of lures Silent Tune - By applying slight pressure to the bearing supporting the spool, Silent Tune reduces spool vibration during the cast which results in quieter casting and smoother spool rotation with less play. Cross Carbon Drag - Allows for a wider range of drag settings, enhanced drag washer durability, and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever Technical data Low Profile Reel Size: 50 Type: Baitcasting Bearing count: 9+1 Gear Ratio: 6.5:1 Line capacity (m/mm): 100/0.25 Max drag: 4.5 kg Retrieve per crank: 74 cm Handle Length: 42 mm Retrieve: L/R L Weight: 135 g
Shimano Aldebaran MGL is one of those reels you have to actually fish with (or at least handle) to believe how light it really is, almost rivalling its BFS cousin when it comes to weight. If you are the type of angler who generally fishes with lighter lures, but also want a reel to cope with medium lures, especially in open water, this might just be what you are looking for. One use that really suits this lightweight beauty is vertical jigging. Lighter than even the lightest spinning reels, and more direct and compact, you can jig with the Aldebaran MGL for hours without fatigue. The lightness of the Aldebaran is thanks to the magnesium construction which is used in both the HAGANE Body (with Ci4+ composite side plates) and also in the shallow spool. It’s the lightweight MGL spool with Silent Tune technology that gives this reel its casting performance, as the force required to get the spool rotating is minimal. And once it is turning it doesn’t need a heavy force to keep it turning. The result is longer casts with lighter lures. In use you can feel the benefit of the X-SHIP technology when the pressure of a large fish is on, but if you are looking for a reel suitable for continuous heavyweight, hook and hold techniques, there are other models in the Shimano range that are more suitable. This is a reel for the lightweight expert and it’s a reel that fits perfectly between a traditional baitcaster and a BFS designed model. Hagane Body - A reel body with high rigidity, which virtually eliminates body flexing due to it´s stiffness and impact resistance. The result, an anglers actions are more efficiently transformed into cranking power. It´s efficiency through strength X-Ship - By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear remains in precise alignment with the drive gear and stays in the same position under even the heaviest of loads. This eliminates friction between the spool shaft and gear which translates to better casting performance and increased gear durability S A-RB Bearings - These bearings undergo the same anti-corrosion process as Shimano?s A-RB Bearings, with the addition of shields on both sides of the bearings to reduce the possibility of salt, dirt, or other foreign objects inhibiting the bearing?s rotation MGL Spool - Lightweight spool design significantly reduces the moment of inertia, allowing the angler to experience greater casting distance and accuracy with a wide variety of lures Silent Tune - By applying slight pressure to the bearing supporting the spool, Silent Tune reduces spool vibration during the cast which results in quieter casting and smoother spool rotation with less play. Cross Carbon Drag - Allows for a wider range of drag settings, enhanced drag washer durability, and the smoothest Shimano drag performance ever Technical data Low Profile Reel Size: 50 Type: Baitcasting Bearing count: 9+1 Gear Ratio: 6.5:1 Line capacity (m/mm): 100/0.25 Max drag: 4.5 kg Retrieve per crank: 74 cm Handle Length: 42 mm Retrieve: L/R L Weight: 135 g
