Maico1 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 As you guys know I like my 50 size reels in the "round" however I decided to give it a go and dive into the LP arena. One factor that caught my eye on the new Aldebaran 50 is the SilentTune feature something that will not be available on the new BFS LTD model and of course the HG option. So here are a few pic's of the Aldebaran 50HG....... 6 Quote
offsidewing Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I have one too. Quick question, how does it feel turning the handle? Mine feels like there is a little resistance when turning the handle, almost like it was tightened a little too much. It's super smooth and OMG light,but it feels a little different turning the handle than my other bait casters. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 It's most likely due to the excessive grease in the reels Quote
HookdUP Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I'm looking into either one of those or a metanium ... Which ever one I hear is the best will be the reel for my ultimate flipping rod 1 Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted March 29, 2015 Super User Posted March 29, 2015 Nice reel indeed ! So much new, neat stuff already released this year and this one is tempting. BUT, speaking of round reels, I think I'll be more likely to look at the high-speed Conquest when it's released in a month or so... 2 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 29, 2015 Super User Posted March 29, 2015 Sweet looking 50. What are you thinking of matching it up with? Quote
offsidewing Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 It's most likely due to the excessive grease in the reels Thanks. This is my first high end reel. May send it off to have it cleaned and prepped vs screwing it up myself. Quote
bootytrain Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I have one too. Quick question, how does it feel turning the handle? Mine feels like there is a little resistance when turning the handle, almost like it was tightened a little too much. It's super smooth and OMG light,but it feels a little different turning the handle than my other bait casters. Yeah mine is the same. I think most of the weight loss was in the handle and knobs area, so that slight buttery friction is probably just the slight resistance of the gears. I love it Quote
Maico1 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Posted March 29, 2015 Nice reel indeed ! So much new, neat stuff already released this year and this one is tempting. BUT, speaking of round reels, I think I'll be more likely to look at the high-speed Conquest when it's released in a month or so... Goose I am with you on the Conquest HG they will be next...... Quote
Maico1 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Posted March 29, 2015 Sweet looking 50. What are you thinking of matching it up with? Dwight not sure yet been a little busy, heck I still need to get one for Stella 3000HG ...... Quote
a1712 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I have one too. Quick question, how does it feel turning the handle? Mine feels like there is a little resistance when turning the handle, almost like it was tightened a little too much. It's super smooth and OMG light,but it feels a little different turning the handle than my other bait casters. That got me thinking, so I took my 2 out of the rack and gave them a spin. I don't feel any resistance what so ever, smooth as glass and free as a bird. I'd just open it up and see how much grease is in it. Brian. Quote
JeziHogg Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I'm looking into either one of those or a metanium ... Which ever one I hear is the best will be the reel for my ultimate flipping rod Can't go wrong with either. The Met is good because of slightly more line capacity but the Aldebaran is good because its really light making it more ergonomic. Quote
JeziHogg Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Personally I think Shimano takes the cake when it comes to out of the box reels with the Met and Aldebaran. That's not comparing them to the Super tuned Megabass reels though. Quote
JeziHogg Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 And on another note, I cannot wait for someone to release a micro spool for the Aldebaran. Quote
IAY Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Megabass reels are mostly cosmetics though... 1 Quote
ccr425 Posted April 1, 2015 Posted April 1, 2015 I have one too. Quick question, how does it feel turning the handle? Mine feels like there is a little resistance when turning the handle, almost like it was tightened a little too much. It's super smooth and OMG light,but it feels a little different turning the handle than my other bait casters. My HG feels nice and smooth. It casts so effortlessly. Really enjoying it for around 1/4oz and down. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted April 1, 2015 Super User Posted April 1, 2015 Man, that's a beautiful reel. Quote
offsidewing Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 My HG feels nice and smooth. It casts so effortlessly. Really enjoying it for around 1/4oz and down. How do you have yours set up? First 50 casts on mine with a 3/8 practice weight were a dream. Two breaks on and dial set on 3. Last 20 were non-stop bird nests. Quote
ccr425 Posted April 5, 2015 Posted April 5, 2015 How do you have yours set up? First 50 casts on mine with a 3/8 practice weight were a dream. Two breaks on and dial set on 3. Last 20 were non-stop bird nests.First of all I'm using 20lb Power Pro. I have two brakes on internally and the dial on two with a pretty fast drop when I let 1/4oz fall straight down. I've had one backlash with this setup so far. Quote
a1712 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 How do you have yours set up? First 50 casts on mine with a 3/8 practice weight were a dream. Two breaks on and dial set on 3. Last 20 were non-stop bird nests. I spent an hour with mine the other day. After some time, I settled with 1 brake on, dial at 2.5 and spool tention set to just remove any side to side play on the spool. I have it spooled with 10lb. Stren High Impact, mounted on a Shimano HM-1 Cumara 6'8" Med./Ext. Fast and throwing a XR25 One Knocker(.437 oz.). It was throwing that setup 50+ yards, I will eventually get a measured distance. I was quite pleased with it. Brian. Quote
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