Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Bought a new ML rod that weighs around 2.4 oz - wondering if the experts here have any advice on what to best pair with it
Primarily wade fish and throw 1/8 oz jig heads with Zmans, if I am fishing from the boat I typically use 1/4 oz jig heads. Will sometimes but rarely use suspending twitch baits / topwaters.
Any advice folks? Thanks! Reading the threads here has really been a gold mine.
Primarily wade fish and throw 1/8 oz jig heads with Zmans, if I am fishing from the boat I typically use 1/4 oz jig heads. Will sometimes but rarely use suspending twitch baits / topwaters.
Any advice folks? Thanks! Reading the threads here has really been a gold mine.
Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Met20 sounds too heavy to me. There is a new Curado BFS coming out if you want a cheaper price point (you might already have read that thread). Aldebaran is never a bad choice.
You might consider a Daiwa SV Light: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=79050 I use one on my L/ML rod for small jerkbaits, tubes, microjigs, dropshot etc.
It's discontinued, but that means that you get get them for cheap now. Plat.co.jp has them around $300: https://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/def ... amiki.html
You might consider a Daiwa SV Light: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=79050 I use one on my L/ML rod for small jerkbaits, tubes, microjigs, dropshot etc.
It's discontinued, but that means that you get get them for cheap now. Plat.co.jp has them around $300: https://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/def ... amiki.html
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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
The alderbaron sounds like a perfect fit
A lot of guys in the gulf use the alderbaron for wade fishing
A lot of guys in the gulf use the alderbaron for wade fishing
Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Aldebaran gets my vote.
I'll have a super lightweight combo that puts a smile on your face each time you pick it up.
I'll have a super lightweight combo that puts a smile on your face each time you pick it up.
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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Something to consider is saltwater. I am not sure if you are wading in saltwater but, some of the reels mentioned should not be used in saltwater.
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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Thanks all! Am leaning towards to Aldebaran - don't see much on the SV light and don't know a ton about it.
Was also looking at the Alphas Air TW (which is also SW resistant), but looks like most of the JP sites are out of stock.
Have a couple of friends who use the Aldebaran in SW, heard that as long as you wipe it don't dunk it and wipe it down with a wet rag after every single use + deep cleans every quarter, you should be OK.
Was also looking at the Alphas Air TW (which is also SW resistant), but looks like most of the JP sites are out of stock.
Have a couple of friends who use the Aldebaran in SW, heard that as long as you wipe it don't dunk it and wipe it down with a wet rag after every single use + deep cleans every quarter, you should be OK.
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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Both are great reels, but for what you are looking for I'd definitely go with the Aldebaran.
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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Grab some salt spray from the tackle shop or mix up some vinegar mix your own and use it after. If not, at least rinse off right after
I've usually service a few alds that are strictly wade/kayak reels since the first 50 and I've seen pond used reels in worse condition.
I've usually service a few alds that are strictly wade/kayak reels since the first 50 and I've seen pond used reels in worse condition.
Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
Salt spray like salt x? Had seen some videos where folks just wipe down with a wet rag unless it gets dunked
Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?
I put an Aldebaran on my ALX custom shop light rod after trying my JDM Metanium B on it. The Aldebaran immediately found a permanent home.