SHIMANO ALDEBARAN DC
A top-tier baitcasting reel designed for anglers who demand absolute precision and maximum performance. The Shimano Aldebaran DC combines an ultra-lightweight construction with digital brake control, ensuring long, accurate casts and perfectly controlled lure action.
This is one of Shimano's most advanced baitcasting reels, equipped with the I-DC5 digital braking system and HAGANE technology, providing stable, powerful, and smooth operation. Its compact size and extremely low weight allow for hours of fishing without fatigue, which is especially important for active spinning.
Ideally suited for finesse spinning, as well as working with light and medium-sized lures – wobblers, soft plastics, spoons, and spinners. It performs excellently when fishing for pike, zander, perch, and other predatory fish where precise lure control and maximum casting distance are required.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Premium class Shimano baitcasting reel
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HAGANE magnesium body – durable and very lightweight
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Magnumlite (MGL IV) spool for maximum light casts
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I-DC5 Intelligent Digital Control braking system
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Automatic brake adjustment during casting
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3 internal and 5 external brake adjustment modes
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MicroModule Gearing – exceptionally smooth gear operation
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X-SHIP technology for greater power and stability
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Cross Carbon Drag – powerful and smooth drag
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Exciting Drag Sound – audible drag operation
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Silent Tune and S3D spool design for more precise casts
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Available in HG and XG speed models
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Suitable for light and finesse spinning
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Model: Shimano Aldebaran DC
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Type: Baitcasting reel
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Body: HAGANE magnesium
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Spool: Magnumlite MGL IV
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Brake system: I-DC5 Intelligent Digital Control
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Gearing: MicroModule Gearing + X-SHIP
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Drag: Cross Carbon Drag
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Bearings: 10 + 1
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Gear ratio: HG / XG versions
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Additional features: Silent Tune, S3D spool, Exciting Drag Sound
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Application: Spinning, finesse technique, predator fishing (pike, zander, perch)
| Model | Gear Ratio | Max Drag (kg) | Max Drag (lb) | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) | Line Capacity / Nylon Mono (lb-m) | Line Capacity / PE (No.-m) | Line Retrieve per Turn (cm) | Line Retrieve per Turn (in) | Handle Length (mm) | Bearings |
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| ALDDC31HG | 7.8 : 1 | 4 | 9 | 150 | 5.3 | 8-100, 10-80, 12-65 | 1-185, 1.5-120, 2-90 | 73 | 29 | 40 | 10 + 1 |
| ALDDC31XG | 8.9 : 1 | 4 | 9 | 150 | 5.3 | 8-100, 10-80, 12-65 | 1-185, 1.5-120, 2-90 | 84 | 33 | 40 | 10 + 1 |
