Ceramic Bearing Lube?

[papajoe222]

I just switched out the remainder of my reels to ceramic spool bearings. Some of my reels have Boca Orange Seals and some have HawgTechs.  I've run the Bocas dry since day one and plan on doing the same with the others. Does anyone consider oiling these bearings and if so, why?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Some oil them to quiet them and some to maximize longevity. Imo if those are your priorities you shouldn't spend the money on performance parts. It's almost like putting performance parts On a motorcycle then adding a throttle stop.

[.ghoti.]

Joe, the races are not ceramic material, they are steel, and subject to corrosion. Use a very light weight oil, and use very little to keep most of the little performance gain you get from these type of bearings.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

If you choose a quality bearing the SS parts should be relatively corrosion resistant barring exposure to saltwater. If you decide to oil them, go as light as possible in viscosity and applied amount as suggested to minimize affect on performance. Properly treated stock bearings are still the way to go 90% of the time.

[J Francho]

Oust Metöl is what I like.

[Jeff H]

_{Rem oil works too}

[Angry John]

I use Boca lube just a drop. Can't run my reel with zero braking so its no loss imo