Penn Squall LD60 SQLD60LD

[Hootah]

i just took a look at the schematic.  it actually has a bearing sleeve.  you could probably tear this down, do the standard bearing service and you'd have a great reel.  alan

I just picked up this reel to use off of a kayak.  Really nice reel.  I usually end up servicing my reels every 2-3 months because of the exposure to salt water.  I'm not sure, actually I have no idea what the above statement means.  Can somebody interpret that for this noob?  Aloha.

[redsetta]

G'day and welcome Hootah,
A bearing sleeve sits between the spool bearings (pictured below) and evens the pressure on the inner and outer races.
There's more detail here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=138.0
Hope that helps.
Cheers, Justin

[Hootah]

Thanks.  Interesting reading.  So, having a bearing sleeve (identified as a spindle sleeve in the diagram) is a good thing.  That is good to know.  Aloha.

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

Friend of mine uses with straight 100lb braid for his smaller shark reel.