Aldebaran MGL Spool in 2015 Reel

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Aldebaran MGL Spool in 2015 Reel

Post by Drakestar » Sun Dec 13, 2020 4:26 pm

I have a 2018 MGL Aldebaran and a 2015 version of the reel. Are there any hidden drawbacks to using the new spool in the 2015 reel that I’m missing? (I.e. to take two line/spool options out on the water.) I don’t see any obvious differences in the exploded views and I not planning on servicing the reels for a bit ;) - are there any other upgrades that I’m missing that make the 2018 MGL a superior reel?
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Re: Aldebaran MGL Spool in 2015 Reel

Post by Real Pudd legend » Sun Dec 13, 2020 5:46 pm

2018 spool will not fit the 2015 model. It has a different brake pipe I believe ...
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Re: Aldebaran MGL Spool in 2015 Reel

Post by Drakestar » Sun Dec 13, 2020 7:44 pm

You’re right. I’d swapped spools and the side plates close and the spools turn just fine, but once you compare the break pipes, they’re indeed different.
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