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After market reel bearings
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06/21/19 09:29 PM
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LFA17
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Worth it or not for no weight or low weight level wind casting?
Ranger Z521C Mercury ProXS 250 LFA Bass Club Boomer Sooner
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/21/19 09:43 PM
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206champion
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I replaced some in some old Shimano chronarch mg 50 s once and I had to get used to them , they will cast farther but will back lash easier also, after I got used to them I like them, but I wouldn't change them out unless you need to , I used the ceramic bearings.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/21/19 09:59 PM
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SmalljawNH
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I would only replace them if there is a problem with the bearings or in a setup where casting distance is paramount. I use mostly Lew's reels and they do cast further but I would rather spend the money on other things. The stock bearings do a pretty good job.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/23/19 08:40 PM
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ezbassin
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That depends on you and the reel you are using. I changed out the bearings in some of my older Shimano reels and it made a HUGE difference. I got the bearings online from Hedgehog Studio Inc. They have a chart that helps you pick out the bearing type for your specific reel.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/24/19 03:23 PM
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furim2
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I put the Boca orange bearings in my Cores. I couldn't tell the difference. Plus they were around $40 or so per reel.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/24/19 03:25 PM
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greenen
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I changed some in some older greenie Curados and they helped but on newer reels I strip grease with lighter fluid and put a drop of Hot Sauce on them when I clean them instead of replacing any others.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/24/19 03:30 PM
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5Redman8
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Not worth it unless you need new bearings.
I went through the whole Super-Tuning phase and the benefits do not match the amount of work or money input.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/24/19 05:36 PM
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JBranham
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For those of you looking to replace bearings for your reels, check out this company. I know it's related to RC car bearings but they have many different size steel and ceramic bearings that I've used to replace in my reels and for a lot less $$$ then Boca bearings. Back when I was involved in RC car racing is when I was involved with AVID bearings so I know the owner and know AVID offers a solid product. https://www.avidrc.com/[size:23pt][/size]
Last edited by JBranham; 06/25/19 02:22 PM.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/25/19 12:57 PM
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lipjerk
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That depends on you and the reel you are using. I changed out the bearings in some of my older Shimano reels and it made a HUGE difference. I got the bearings online from Hedgehog Studio Inc. They have a chart that helps you pick out the bearing type for your specific reel. +1
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/25/19 10:22 PM
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ezbassin
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Not worth it unless you need new bearings.
I went through the whole Super-Tuning phase and the benefits do not match the amount of work or money input. Changing bearings does not involve much work and the Hedgehog AIR bearings are certainly worth $25 for the difference they make at least they did over the ABEC 5 bearings that I swapped them out with. You don't have to get the ceramic ones to get smooth bearings although they also offer them as well.
Last edited by ezbassin; 06/25/19 10:24 PM.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/25/19 10:26 PM
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ezbassin
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I put the Boca orange bearings in my Cores. I couldn't tell the difference. Plus they were around $40 or so per reel. I did the same on one of my reels with the same results you had. The Hedgehog AIR bearings are the way to go if you want longer casts.
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/26/19 12:44 PM
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Fishinfellow
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I've thought about it but have yet to bite the bullet. Spool-High speed bearings has kits for around $15-20 bucks and they've been tempting me for a while now.
Thats my money fish Kris Winhold
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Re: After market reel bearings
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06/26/19 03:28 PM
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HARD WORKN HAROLD
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Brass bushings with 3n1 oil!! Just sayn
DON'T LET THE CLOTHES FOOL YA Life is too short to fish with a dead cricket! PB: wife of 40 years
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