Brothers From Different Mothers

FISH520 · April 08, 2021, 09:21:14 PM

50 size Shimano reels are just special. I took the U.S. and Japan models and made them almost twins! Bearing, drag, handle, knob, and spool upgrades have been added to each reel. They my babies!!!

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FISH520 · April 08, 2021, 09:23:09 PM

There will be more to come with these 2. Im matching them up with 2 different and very special rods to see which one is best over this Indiana fishing season.

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zippyduck · April 08, 2021, 09:37:24 PM

I am not a Shimano guy, but I know quality when I see it. Those two reels are well sought after.

LgMouthGambler · April 09, 2021, 01:28:45 PM

fishballer06 · April 09, 2021, 03:26:43 PM

Funny how a 12 year old reel is still better than 2/3rd's of the stuff on the market today.

Cherish those reels. They're gems that will keep on ticking forever.

FISH520 · April 16, 2021, 09:10:31 PM

Oh damn... now there are 3. This 09 is spicy lol

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FISH520 · April 16, 2021, 09:11:35 PM

The 3!!! Lol

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BassmanRudy · April 16, 2021, 09:42:50 PM

That is really cool!! Love the skeletonized spool!!

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fishballer06 · April 19, 2021, 07:40:44 AM

I still have one of those 09 Aldebaran's. Such an awesome little reel that can sling a lure a mile. I'll probably never bring myself to sell it. I caught my PB walleye on that reel.