Alphas SV 105 vs SS SV vs Aldebaran 50

[basscrusher]

Which one, feel free to elaborate on pros and cons. Intent is to use for small shallow squarebills or other moving baits, especially open-hook reaction baits, weights 3/16 - 5/16 on average, possibly 3/8 in a pinch. Includes some light, flat-sided cranks that catch wind and are harder to cast, despite relatively normal weights (think shad-raps or KVD 1.0). So castability is crucial. I am mostly a Shimano guy, but recently got an SV105 and LOVE it, but it's seeing work as finesse plastics reel. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[LowRange]

You might want to scratch the SS SV off the list. To be fair I have one I use with a DIY spool and have grown to like it for BFS but the stock spool has a strong braking profile not suited to distance casting IMO. If I was in your place I would either use the Alphas SV or use this opportunity to pick a Shimano (don't have one) such as a Curado 70 or Aldebaran 50. The phenomenal control and skipping ability of an SV may be a bit wasted on cranks so I would probably opt for a Shimano. Conversely, you're a mostly Shimano guy so this could be a opportunity to add another Daiwa to your arsenal.

[jtgibso1]

I have 2 alphas sv 105's and an aide 51HG. I really prefer the alphas over the aldebaran for just about everything i've used them for. I'd opt for the alphas here.

[Fishing4Fun]

No experience with newer Aldes but those Alphas SV105's are pretty spectacular reels for wide variety of "mag finesse baits" and above. They will toss a jerkbait a really good ways and even do it pretty well into a good wind. One of the more impressive Daiwa reels I have used. I would certainly 2nd the Alphas SV like what has been said above.