Bearing Shield retaining clip remover/Avet bearing shield remover

[jonathan.han]

I've been using a Gamakatsu EWG Worm hook in a size 2/0. I tie a short length of line (I think I used 30lb. Big Lame) long enough so that I hold the hook with my index and thumb and the perfection loop is attached to my pinkie finger so that I can get adequate pressure to lift shields completely off tiny bearings or to remove the clip holding shields on larger bearings. Works great if you have to repack bearings without a packer or to remove the shield off smaller bearing half inch and smaller in OD. If it demands some more persuasive force, there's always a sharpened probe... Makes life easier.

[day0ne]

30 lb Big Lame. Is that a cheap line?

[jonathan.han]

Just what I call Berkley Big Game. Nothing special about; it works. No gimmicks.

[day0ne]

I caught the joke. Just commenting because I thought it was funny

[jonathan.han]

There are lots of other names for brands, but I think it would offend big advocates for certain products on this board so I will digress.

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

Pm me all of them. My favorite is pooper pro

[jonathan.han]

I haven't had the same issues a lot of people complain about with most lines. It's all about using them in specific applications and knowing their weaknesses. Also, tying good knots and proper lubrication before cinching. P-line is the worst braid around (noisy and rough weave), but it cuts through vegetation like nobody's business.