SHIMANO 22 Aldebaran BFS XG Left

Like crawling a lightweight lure on the surface of the water. State-of-the-art bait finesse with a low trajectory cast. Aldebaran BFS, the leader in bait finesse, has undergone a dramatic evolution with a newly designed magnetic brake. The newly adopted FTB enables a wide range of brake settings by taking a long movable stroke of the brake unit, and the arrangement of the magnetic ring has been reviewed to eliminate the influence of the magnet in the weakest brake setting 1 as much as possible. Succeeded in getting closer. The synergistic effect of the new FTB that suppresses excessive braking and the low inertia Magnum Light Spool 3 realizes the growth in the latter half that does not stall until just before landing while maintaining the low trajectory that is Aldebaran's weapon. Even a 1g class ultra-lightweight lure can be sent to the depths of the structure with a trajectory that crawls on the surface of the water. It is the birth of a new Aldebaran that fascinates with ballistics.

The NEW FTB with an expanded brake adjustment range raises the limit of bait finesse performance
The NEW FTB installed on the reborn Aldebaran BFS has an expanded range of movement of the brake unit, allowing for a wider range of brake settings than before. In the previous model, the magnetic force of the magnet affected the spool even when the dial was set to 1, but the NEW FTB has a structure that allows the magnetic ring to be further retracted, increasing the distance from the spool and successfully reducing the influence of magnetic force to as close to zero as possible. This is a technical specification for experts that allows you to make low-trajectory flip casts even with lightweight lures of around 1g.

The Magnum Light Spool III is installed for the first time in a bait finesse model. Low trajectory, even further back
The Magnum Light Spool, which has achieved unprecedented low inertia by significantly thinning the wall, is installed for the first time in a bait finesse model. Equipped with this lightweight spool that provides an outstanding casting feel with a light start and a pleasant extension, it allows you to perform pinpoint casts with low trajectory with greater precision. In addition, the structure of the FTB model, in which the brake unit is not attached to the spool, realizes an even more outstanding light casting feel with the light rotation of the Magnum Light spool. The low trajectory cast that delivers lightweight lures to the depths of the water has been further refined.

HAGANE
Shimano's design philosophy is to use metal processing technology to create products that can truly be used.
Robustness that can be used safely even in harsh conditions. A precise winding feel and a solid operating feel that stimulates the senses. And winding beyond imagination. By stubbornly pursuing reels that anglers can truly use, this work has produced HAGANE gear and HAGANE bodies, which have become Shimano's belief. Everything is for the angler.

Micro Module Gear
A new drive system in which small precision gears mesh tightly.
Ultra-small precision gears and an elaborate body housing provide a "silky" winding feel never experienced before. The vibration level is less than half that of conventional gears (compared to our previous products), and the increased number of meshing teeth ensures strength that surpasses conventional gears. Shimano's unique gear system combines smooth feeling with strength.

X-Ship
Larger diameter drive gear, optimal placement of both pinion and drive gears, and two-point support by pinion gear bearings. These robust gear meshings maintain a light and easy reeling that is resistant to loads.

HAGANE Body
By using lightweight, highly rigid metals such as aluminum and magnesium, the reel's flex, distortion, and twisting are firmly suppressed. It protects the delicate gear meshing and enables smooth reeling.

Magnum Light Spool III
An ultra-thin spool that thoroughly pursues low inertia. It can be aimed at will, as if it were crawling on the surface of the water.
The first generation Magnum Light Spool has evolved into the second generation Magnum Light Spool, and the latest Magnum Light Spool III is the third generation. By further thinning the spool, we have achieved a lower inertia than before without compromising durability. In addition to long-distance casting performance, it also achieves a lighter start-up that far exceeds the conventional one, an exhilarating casting feel that extends endlessly, and a significant improvement in trouble-free performance.

Silent Tune
By applying light pressure to the bearings that hold the spool, vibration during high-speed rotation is reduced. Quietness during casting and the start-up of spool rotation have been further improved.