What is the general consensus on ceramic bearings? Especially in a Abu 6501. Worth it or not? How about for use in the salt? Lube or not?
I use a lot of ceramic hybrids on my baitcasters and beach casters. They do cast further. In the salt, or not, I lube with TSI301 or equivalent. Full ceramic bearings (cage and balls) there is no point - nothing to corrode :) Boca Bearings currently have a sale (%25 off) orange seal bearings ;)
I see no use for full ceramic bearings unless you are doing competition casting. I use the orange seal ABEC 7 ceramic hybrid in some of the guys baitcasters and other smaller reels. Use only a tiny bit of oil b/c the oil really slows them down. After assembling the reel I will spin the spool with compressed air. It really helps in more freespool. Too much in most cases.
i know a few guys that use them. i don't at all..... :-\