2016 Daiwa Alphas Air vs. 2016 Alderbran BFX XG

[zodiak311]

I had one question. I have never used any braid lighter than 20lb test. Are there any benefits to putting lighter line on these two reels, to improve casting distance on 3/16oz lures?

I got to compare both reels. The Alderbran is ridiculously smooth on the retrieve and light, but the Alphas Air also feels smooth but also very solid. Drag on the Alphas seems to be stronger, but both drags are very smooth.

One strike on the Alphas air is that there are no bearings on the handle. Just four plastic bushings. Not what I expected, but it is about $100 less than the Alderbran.

I only did some indoor flipping with both reels. Will report back when I get them out on the water.

[Frosty]

I had one question. I have never used any braid lighter than 20lb test. Are there any benefits to putting lighter line on these two reels, to improve casting distance on 3/16oz lures?

I got to compare both reels. The Alderbran is ridiculously smooth on the retrieve and light, but the Alphas Air also feels smooth but also very solid. Drag on the Alphas seems to be stronger, but both drags are very smooth.

One strike on the Alphas air is that there are no bearings on the handle. Just four plastic bushings. Not what I expected, but it is about $100 less than the Alderbran.

I only did some indoor flipping with both reels. Will report back when I get them out on the water.

I'm debating on an Aldebaran...interested to hear the report

[BRONZEBACK32]

Looks like the Aldebaran BFS 16 has some kind of magnetic controls.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGDcF44LKGw
Skip to 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hClVxlwdDqw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbf3Hnz6iM

[freelancer27]

I had one question. I have never used any braid lighter than 20lb test. Are there any benefits to putting lighter line on these two reels, to improve casting distance on 3/16oz lures?

I got to compare both reels. The Alderbran is ridiculously smooth on the retrieve and light, but the Alphas Air also feels smooth but also very solid. Drag on the Alphas seems to be stronger, but both drags are very smooth.

One strike on the Alphas air is that there are no bearings on the handle. Just four plastic bushings. Not what I expected, but it is about $100 less than the Alderbran.

I only did some indoor flipping with both reels. Will report back when I get them out on the water.

Hi,
what is your resume when comparing the two reels after the time you used them?

Thanks!

[Blauwe Lori]

The Aldebaran is a better reel than the Alphas
Construction is better and casts better
But No bsf reel beats the Conquest bsf

[Giqqo]

I have the alphas air and love it. Pretty took out the need of a spinning reel in my arsenal