Where Are The Bearings? Curado G

[LgMouthGambler]

Where are the bearings that are in the new Curado G located? I know its got to be 2 for the spool, but what are the others? Where you at Bantam?

[J Francho]

If you want to see, go to the Shimano website and dl the schematic.

[logan9209]

Mine was on the floor.....but that's another topic.

[J Francho]

http://fish.shimano.com/media/fishing/SAC/techdocs/en/Low_Profile/12CU200G7_v1_m56577569830796519.pdf

Same places they were on the E series.

[LgMouthGambler]

Thanks J. I guess the only difference is the fact that it doesnt have the bearings in the knobs. Not that big of a deal then.

[J Francho]

Even then, the E has only one bearing in the knob. The posts themselves have a built in bush at the bottom. I like the Daiwa arrangement with two bearings in the knobs, although that poses an added corrosion risk. I see that a lot with unmaintained reels.

[LgMouthGambler]

Well the one bearing in the knob is the only thing that seperates the E and the G. That explains it, well my 50E has 2 bearings in each knob now, so I have 9 total. Going to be that way hopefully with the rest of my Shimanos soon anyway.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I agree, if you're going to have bearings in the grips at all there might as well be two. However, I still think they're mostly marketing and an added expense with little or no benefit. There are some very smooth feeling bushing handles out there.

[OnthePotomac]

Look at the expensive Shimano Core 50MG7. No bearings in the handle.

[J Francho]

Look at the expensive Shimano Core 50MG7. No bearings in the handle.

To lose weight. The Core is a *light* reel.

[LgMouthGambler]

Look at the expensive Shimano Core 50MG7. No bearings in the handle.

true, good point.