Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

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Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by Nwlfish » Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:57 am

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.

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by Drakestar » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:51 am

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

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by eklikewhoa » Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:48 pm

The alderbaron sounds like a perfect fit

A lot of guys in the gulf use the alderbaron for wade fishing

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by mrpao » Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:41 am

Aldebaran gets my vote.
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?

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:08 am

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?

Post by Nwlfish » Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:17 pm

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.

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by eagleriver1_fish » Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:22 pm

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?

Post by eklikewhoa » Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:58 am

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.

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by Nwlfish » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:41 am

Salt spray like salt x? Had seen some videos where folks just wipe down with a wet rag unless it gets dunked

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Re: Aldebaran 30 MGL or JDM 2020 Metanium?

Post by JimPHX » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:38 pm

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.

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