Super User skunked_again Posted March 6, 2009 Super User Posted March 6, 2009 i have an older daiwa reel that isnt worth a lot other than the fact that its a 3.8:1. i keep it around for deep cranks. this year i decided to replace the spool bearing and see what difference new bearing would make. id just like to say.........WOW. set aside the fact the thing casts so much better, now i have 3 times the backlash control. my cost with shipping was just over $30. id strongly suggest upgrading your older reels you like. Quote
toothdoc Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Where is the best place to get those bearings? Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted March 9, 2009 Super User Posted March 9, 2009 http://www.smoothdrag.com/ Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 9, 2009 i ordered from www.vxb.com good stuff. Quote
Super User CWB Posted March 9, 2009 Super User Posted March 9, 2009 What style did you get? Full, Hybrid, or Loose Ceramic Balls? Quote
AAA Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Also Boca Bearing (http://www.bocabearings.com/) has a good selection of ball bearings for fishing reels. About 5 years ago I ordered a kit with 2 BB for my Shimano Citica 201B, less than $20, and I upgrade my reel, it feels better than Curado B, almost as BSF, best money I spent!!! Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 13, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 13, 2009 What style did you get?Full, Hybrid, or Loose Ceramic Balls? ABEC-5 Bearing 5x9x3:Stainless:Ceramic:Open Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 13, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 13, 2009 Also Boca Bearing (http://www.bocabearings.com/) has a good selection of ball bearings for fishing reels.About 5 years ago I ordered a kit with 2 BB for my Shimano Citica 201B, less than $20, and I upgrade my reel, it feels better than Curado B, almost as BSF, best money I spent!!! im getting ready to do another up-grade. its either going to be the greatest thing ever or the biggest waste of money. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 The best deal going on Shimano upgrade kits is at www.biggreenfish.com. His bearings are best described as ABEC 7+ they are that good. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 Hmmm, none of those sites list the BPS reels..guess I'll have to pull the bearings and mic em for sizes.. :-[ Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 14, 2009 Author Super User Posted March 14, 2009 Hmmm, none of those sites list the BPS reels..guess I'll have to pull the bearings and mic em for sizes.. :-[ its not hard at all to do. i did the first set with a ruler believe it or not. Quote
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