The Rooster Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 I have an old Bass Pro Shops Extreme that I just finished cleaning and relubing. It's all factory, no upgrades, with the exception of adding an additional bearing into each handle knob, making a 9 bearing reel from a factory 7 bearing model. Even these are still factory bearings, and used at that, because I ordered an extra handle in order to get them. So basically you are still seeing a factory reel. I filmed a short video of how slick the bearings are on it after finishing the job. I do plan to upgrade the drag to carbontex washers soon. I have three more of these, four in all, also all the same except gear ratios, and they all will get the drag upgrade. Total cost will be about $40. Enjoy! 1 Quote
The Rooster Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Got it! It's not the original one I filmed but I was able to use my phone (droid) to get a decent one. This is just factory bearings. It was pretty impressive to me anyway. The brakes are backed off, and the tension knob is just tight enough to stop side to side spool movement, so it is about as loose set as it will go, I admit, but it does demonstrate the free spool abilities of the reel at least. For casting, I do set the mag brake at about 7-8, but I always leave the tension knob set exactly as it is. 1 Quote
mjseverson24 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 looks good, thanks for posting. Mitch Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted February 17, 2014 Super User Posted February 17, 2014 Good job!! Hootie Quote
Maico1 Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Very rewarding doing your own thing.......nice job. Quote
Super User Jeff H Posted February 17, 2014 Super User Posted February 17, 2014 Nice work! Peak performance. Quote
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