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Since 9 October 2026
Shimano Aldebaran BFS Reel Left Hand
Lowest in-stock price
£299.99
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Compared across 3 shops
, with 3 currently in stock
Product Information
Shimano’s Aldebaran BFS gives left-hand anglers a baitcaster for very light lure work, handling lures from 1g. It is intended for finesse fishing for smaller species such as trout and perch, while offering anglers used to small spinning reels a baitcasting alternative.
FTB braking combines magnets and centrifugal force with an ultra-light MGL III spool. S3D spool design and SilentTune technology add to the casting system, while the external dial lets you alter the brake setting when lure weight or conditions change.
At its lowest setting, brake friction is almost imperceptible.
Micromodule Gear and X-SHIP provide smooth, powerful and efficient winding, and the magnesium and CI4+ HAGANE Body keeps overall weight down. Shimano’s Exciting Drag Sound is fitted for playing fish. HG has a 7.8:1 ratio and XG has an 8.9:1 ratio.
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hand orientation | Left hand |
| Minimum lure weight | 1g |
| HG gear ratio | 7.8:1 |
| XG gear ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Braking system | FTB with magnets and centrifugal force braking |
| Spool | Ultra-light MGL III spool with S3D spool design |
| Brake adjustment | External dial |
| SilentTune | SilentTune technology |
| Gearing | Micromodule Gear and X-SHIP |
| Body | HAGANE Body in magnesium and CI4+ materials |
| Drag sound | Shimano Exciting Drag Sound |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How light a lure can this reel handle?
The Aldebaran BFS can work with lures as light as 1g.
Which fishing is the Aldebaran BFS intended for?
It is designed for very light lure fishing and finesse work for species such as trout and perch.
How is the brake setting adjusted on this reel?
An external dial adjusts the brake setting.
What gear ratios do the HG and XG have?
HG has a 7.8:1 gear ratio, while XG has an 8.9:1 ratio.
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