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A Reel Quandary...
#16
Posted 10 January 2017 - 05:16 PM
#17
Posted 10 January 2017 - 08:13 PM
Thanks Bimini15 -I think that's actually the clutch bearing that is further down in the guts of the reel --forgive me if my language is overly technical here -- the bearing I lost is a teeny tiny little thing, maybe 1/4" across? Anyway it's no biggie, the reel looks like it's going to sell, and if it doesn't I'll just keep it as a backup. I appreciate you looking that up though.
"... trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience." -- John Voelker (aka Robert Traver), Testament of a Fisherman
#18
Posted 10 January 2017 - 08:19 PM
#19
Posted 10 January 2017 - 08:24 PM
No problem. I have one just like that and I am happy with it, but the thought crossed my mind that one day I may need parts for it. I had this bookmarked already.
Actually it looks like they have all kinds and sizes of sealed bearings...all i'd have to do is measure mine (ID, OD and width) and buy the right size...looks like it would set me back a whole $1.50 or so. Great resource! I'm bookmarking it too.
"... trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience." -- John Voelker (aka Robert Traver), Testament of a Fisherman
#20
Posted 10 January 2017 - 09:49 PM
Lol. I flung that bearing across the room last week, took about 2 hours to find them all over the floor.Would this by chance help you?
http://www.vxb.com/E...CFYM2gQodAqYK6g
#21
Posted 11 January 2017 - 07:27 PM
Anyway, back to the reels. The RLS reels have a great drag, they are machined aluminum, and I couldn't be happier with them. I also like the prestige line but can't comment on the drag because I have yet to catch anything on them that required any great use of the drag. I'm a set the drag tight kind of guy no matter how I'm fishing or what I'm fishing for. I've never bought a spare spool as I prefer getting two, three or four reels for what most FF pay for one reel and a spool. There's some very good budget reels out there but I don't think I would go 29 dollar Chinese cheap. If I did I would have bought two reels and no spools.
#22
Posted 11 January 2017 - 09:03 PM
No problem. I have one just like that and I am happy with it, but the thought crossed my mind that one day I may need parts for it. I had this bookmarked already.
Actually it looks like they have all kinds and sizes of sealed bearings...all i'd have to do is measure mine (ID, OD and width) and buy the right size...looks like it would set me back a whole $1.50 or so. Great resource! I'm bookmarking it too.
I still think you should get yourself a new one as well, you know... just in case...

#23
Posted 12 January 2017 - 10:51 PM
No problem. I have one just like that and I am happy with it, but the thought crossed my mind that one day I may need parts for it. I had this bookmarked already.
Actually it looks like they have all kinds and sizes of sealed bearings...all i'd have to do is measure mine (ID, OD and width) and buy the right size...looks like it would set me back a whole $1.50 or so. Great resource! I'm bookmarking it too.
I still think you should get yourself a new one as well, you know... just in case...
I was actually thinking the same thing, and was about to do it, but then I got a notification that the red reel and spool had sold. I had disclosed in the item description about there being only the one bearing, the need to switch it out when you switch spools, etc., so obviously the buyer wasn't bothered by it. I am keeping that site bookmarked though.
"... trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience." -- John Voelker (aka Robert Traver), Testament of a Fisherman