Reel bearing count. Is it a selling point?

[bigbill]

Spinning reels with ten ball bearings can be smoother but also tighter. I tend to break in reels with ten ball bearings with non cranking baits, worm fishing, etc. my reels with lesser ball bearings I use on crankbaits, spinnerbaits etc.

 

now the faster gear ratios by the end of the trip was like going to the gym. On the spinning reels.

[Columbia Craw]

Three ball bearings. One of the best casters ever. 

[canbassguy]

Quality lower bearing reel > cheaper high bearing count reel

[Mike L]

18 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said:

I have never purchased a reel based on bearing count. My answer is no.  

 

Ditto

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[RB 77]

Oh you better believe it's a selling point, just not for me. Quality over quantity.