Real Beerings...uh this okay?

[1984isNOW]

Swapped out the spool bearings on a reel for the first time, on my OG Concept Z. Happend to have a couple beers along the way and I lost the stupid little tiny retainer clip. Is this really a big deal?

 

Can I fish without it? What could happen if I do?

[ska4fun]

Actually, it's easy to make a new one.

[1984isNOW]

I'll try to find something on how then if it's that easy,

 

Buy what happens if I use a reel without the bearing retainer clip?

[JediAmoeba]

The retainer clip that holds the bearing into the reel housing or the retainer clip that holds the shield on the bearing? 

[garroyo130]

Are you talking about the retainer clip on the brake side? Ive never fished without it, but on my reels that bearing has always had to be pressed in and I cant see it shifting out of place through normal operation. I still wouldn't chance it though. Bend a paper clip and make it work. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

You might be fine or experience some vibration or poor casting. Bend a staple to fabricate a clip. Easy hack 

[1984isNOW]

Thanks for the tips yall, I threw an old reel's clip in for now, I'll makeshift one if I feel so inclined on that old one... but u really ain't using it anymore