baitcasting reel shimano aldebaran MGL The Aldebaran MGL 51 from Shimano is an extremely lightweight casting reel with a low profile Shimano Aldebaran 51 Baitcaster Fishing

Designed for surfcasting, this rod offers a powerful backbone to cast heavy baits into the surf while maintaining sensitivity for detecting distant bites

If youre looking to add a few more reels to your collection, this is an excellent place to start

The 5.3:1 gear ratio recovered line quickly, and the 5 bearing drive and synchronized level wind system neatly laid braid on the reel

I fished both a Berkley Unrigged CullShad and a Zoom Uni-Toad on this setup over the course of a couple of days and was able to put a few good fish in the boat

Outside the reel is a huge crank arm and an oversized handle that provides tons of grip to fight those fish that bust out on a long run