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    Aldebaran MGL or Metainium DC

    Going to purchase one or the other. Any words of wisdom out there to help with the decision?

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    #2
    Primary use?

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    #3
    Pretty much just general use. I really don't use my reels for specific techniques except for drop shotting when I use a spinning reel.

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    #4
    Quote Originally Posted by HENRIES8 View Post
    Pretty much just general use. I really don't use my reels for specific techniques except for drop shotting when I use a spinning reel.
    There are no bass lakes even close to Kaysville! So you must be fishing the kids pond? LMAO! Sorry i couldn't resist!
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    #5
    For general use, the metanium dc would seem better; the line capacity is large enough to ensure you have a range of presentation options and the dc will make for some stress free bomb casts. That being said, those are two excellent reels, even if the alde is more a small bait specialist than the met dc. You’ll probably enjoy both tho. Nice problem to have, picking between those two :)

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    #6
    Aldebaran MGL 50 is 4.8oz. If you value lightweight combos, it's the way to go. If you like the DC whine, I guess the Met DC.. I use Aldebaran 50 for everything because I like smaller reels due to the weight and for bass, you don't need that much line capacity. We'll see if they hold up for heavier lures.

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    We have plenty of Smallmouth up north, especially if you want to make a quick trip into Idaho to fish the Snake River. I do enjoy my trips to Sandhollow thought!!!

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    #8
    Smallies to me generally means a little lighter presentation which would better suite the aldebaran mgl.

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    Met

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    I don't have a Metanium DC but three MGL's and one Aldebaran MGL. I love the Mets but when I pick up that Aldebaran (actually bought it for my wife's small hands) I have a thought in my head that "damn this little thing is unbelievable".

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    I had the Aldebaran MGL and current have a Metanium DC for sale on here. If you like smaller size and weight it is a no-brainer. The DC will feel smoother and allow you more carefree cast. Especially in the wind and skipping. That being said I picked up an Aldebaran BFS JDM reel and started using lighter tackle. I just cant go back now to the heavier stuff. Also I found the Aldebaran BFS reel cast much better, for 1/4 - 1/2 rigs which is mostly what I using then the normal sized reels with much less effort on the wrists.