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Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 01:26 AM
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TFonzy
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Green Horn
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I’m trying to update my reels and was told I should invest in Boca. However, I have no idea what size is compatible with my reels. I have both Lews and Revo reels. Is there a size chart available for reference?
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
[Re: TFonzy]
#13762407
11/09/20 01:34 AM
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tmd11111
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13762413
11/09/20 01:42 AM
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machoblanco61
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I put Boca bearings in my Gen 1 Revos. Money well spent
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 01:53 AM
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TFonzy
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Green Horn
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 01:58 AM
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TFonzy
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Actually, that search function doesn’t list any of the models I use.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
[Re: TFonzy]
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11/09/20 02:14 AM
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Cmack
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I'm gonna say to save your money. I jumped on the ABEC 5 then 7 then ceramic bearings using rocket fuel lube etc. over 20 years ago. Way back when there was a difference that was noticeable. These days, manufacturers of decent quality reels are putting good bearings in them from the factory. At most, I will pull the bearings, de-grease them and lube with a decent lube. I buy ABEC 5 bearings 20 at a time for replacements. I de-grease, pull the shields and keep them in a tube should I need them. Haven't bought bearings in 7-8 years. Clean, lube and you're good to go. The only difference I've seen with ceramics is that they're a bit noisier, they can be run dry without damage and will perform the best dry but they are noisy.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
[Re: TFonzy]
#13762475
11/09/20 02:24 AM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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I will tell you very little difference between the boca abec7 hybrids and the ones you can get other places for much cheaper. But I will recommend cleaning the bearings when they arrive.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 02:47 AM
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The Tacklesmith
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Try the new ABEC 9 Hybrid ceramic bearings.
Thank you, Shawn Smith
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13763408
11/09/20 08:45 PM
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TxRanger1
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I am amazed at what fishermen these days will spend money on.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13763500
11/09/20 09:46 PM
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Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
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I'm gonna say to save your money. I jumped on the ABEC 5 then 7 then ceramic bearings using rocket fuel lube etc. over 20 years ago. Way back when there was a difference that was noticeable. These days, manufacturers of decent quality reels are putting good bearings in them from the factory. At most, I will pull the bearings, de-grease them and lube with a decent lube. I buy ABEC 5 bearings 20 at a time for replacements. I de-grease, pull the shields and keep them in a tube should I need them. Haven't bought bearings in 7-8 years. Clean, lube and you're good to go. The only difference I've seen with ceramics is that they're a bit noisier, they can be run dry without damage and will perform the best dry but they are noisy. I agree. Years back swapping bearings and trying to make a reel a hot rod was the thing. High end bearings cost almost as much as a new reel. You can spend a lot of money on real bearings just to create larger backlashes!!!
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 10:00 PM
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361V
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I am amazed at what fishermen these days will spend money on. I’m not😂(me included!). And ABEC 9 has got to better than 5 or 7....or maybe wait for ABEC 11!
Last edited by 361V; 11/09/20 10:28 PM.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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11/09/20 10:35 PM
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Douglas J
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How far will they chunk a jerkbait? I am trying to get more distance out on Fork with my jerkbaits
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13763613
11/09/20 11:17 PM
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ezbassin
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Check out Hedgehog air bearings. I liked them better than the boca ceramic bearings for better casting distance.
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13764067
11/10/20 06:03 AM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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Check out Hedgehog air bearings. I liked them better than the boca ceramic bearings for better casting distance. forgot all about those lol pretty tough to get unless you get them from tackle trap
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Re: Boca ceramic ball bearings
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#13764210
11/10/20 01:39 PM
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lipjerk
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Check out Hedgehog air bearings. I liked them better than the boca ceramic bearings for better casting distance. +1 Years ago I went from ABEC 7 Ceramic to the Hedgehog Air, I like them much better, with a shot of TSI 301. Most factory bearings in reels these days are pretty decent, just a good clean and lube will make a big difference.
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