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Aldebaran Frog Fishing Test

Walker Smith
May 02, 2016

The Shimano Aldebaran in know for being one of the lightest low profile bait casting reels ever made, but how does it hold up to frog fishing? Fishing heavy grass with hard hook sets and no drag can be the torture test of all reels. In the past I have had gear teeth brake on similar reels in these situations, so I wanted to torture test this reel. It has put up with continued abuse with out failure yet. It’s a little reel that packs a punch!

Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.