Squidder bearings

[callelk]

As some may know, I am a big fan of the Squidder series of reels and use them for everything.  By everything I mean lake trout, salmon, stripers, catfish, small to medium rock fish, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.   

I plan on taking up kayak fishing and was thinking about the bearing issue.  Since I have a precision lathe and know how to use it, would oil impregnated bronze bearings be good substitutes for the open bearings in a couple of my reels for yak fishing? 

Just typing out loud here so to speak.

[alantani]

personally, i'd just pop open the reel after every trip and shoot some corrosion x into the bearings.  you're talking about 10 seconds.........

[Cortez_Conversions]

Callelk, I'd agree with Alan, but if you are looking for a winter project, I think the bushings will work.

[callelk]

Callelk, I'd agree with Alan, but if you are looking for a winter project, I think the bushings will work.

It's 12 out at the moment.....Fahrenheit not that sissy Celsius stuff.......... winter is now and I got plenty of time on my hands.

[callelk]

personally, i'd just pop open the reel after every trip and shoot some corrosion x into the bearings.  you're talking about 10 seconds.........

One of the reasons that I like the Penn's so darn much, unscrew the pin, quick 1/8 turn twist and its open to the world. 

Thing is, I am already running out of indoor projects and it only November.............

[alantani]

dude, i need help with my garage!

[Cortez_Conversions]

dude, i need help with my garage!

Not to hijack the thread Alan, but I'll be around this weekend (sunday), let me know if you need a hand

[callelk]

dude, i need help with my garage!

if you ever seen MY garage........ well.................from me, you don't..........er...........really

[Dave Bentley]

dude, i need help with my garage!

Hey Alan,
What an opportunity, If I wasn't on the other side of the planet I would love to assist just to get the chance to play with your toys.