Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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Quote from: ourford on April 09, 2026, 08:04:13 PMAnother way of getting bearing sizes by make and model is to visit Fast Eddie. Click on your reel and it gives the  bearing sizes for the reel.

https://www.fasteddybearings.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&msclkid=61e8a5b9e4db13c1c2f2cc61e1a266ea

Thank you...

Ps. For 6500rocket it says 3 bearings...I guess 2 larger are for the spindle ends...but what's the3d smaller bearing for?

 
Abu Garcia 6500 CS Rocket Baitcaster Fishing Reel Rubber Sealed Bearing Set

(1)      3x7x3
(2)      4x10x4

The small one is for the levelwind gear.

Quote from: quang tran on April 11, 2026, 02:26:53 AMHow the  Piscifun Alijoz 400 working for you ? How does it cast ?

A lot of Muskie guys have bought these reels and they've been holding up pretty good. You always have some that say a reel is junk but overall they've been standing up to the heavy baits we cast.
They are a very smooth reel and cast a mile.
Don't know if they're still doing this but if something breaks they would replace the reel with a new one with proof of purchase since they do not have a parts inventory. Makes sense as it is probably cheaper than developing and managaing a huge parts development and supply.

Surprised to see this post come up again. Thought I'd add a list I came across I found while getting lost in their web site. 

Model Name Size Release Year Year Closed Out

TRX300A    300       2017        2025
TRX300AHG  300       2017        2025

TRX301A    300       2017        2025
TRX301AHG  300       2017        2025

TRX400A    400       2017        2026
TRX400AHG  400       2017        2026

TRX401A    400       2017        2026
TRX401AHG  400       2017        2026

TRX500HG   500       2012 – ?
TRX500PG   500       2012 – ?

Pretty sure that the star and insert were made by member Three se7ens (Adam).  Check out post #17 for a photo. 

https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,15385.0.html

Haven't seen much from Adam for awhile.  He may have moved on to other endeavors.  You can try to contact him via PM on this site. His website does not list reel parts any more, but there is still an email link if you dig around: http://motivefab.com/

Those style of insert kits had a reputation for being able to hit fairly high drag settings, but there were also problems reported with the drag washer ears shearing off.  In order to get more washers in the stack, they have to be thinner, but that limits the thickness and therefore the structural integrity of the resin impregnated core. Plus since both sides of eared  drag washers are friction surfaces, the shear load is doubled for the same clamping load.    And on top of that, the average circumference of the drag surface determines how much braking work is done per revolution, so these style insert kits that decrease the diameter of the drag washers also lose some of the gains from going to eared/double sided.

I don't know if Adam addressed the shearing  issue in later versions of the insert kit.  There are members here that have some, so maybe they can pipe in on their real world experiences.

If it was my reel and I was looking for a backup drag, I would go with the original Penn kit and not use the insert.  Bryan may have had a drag kit with more washers for the stock setup without the insert as well. Whoever took over Bryan's drag kit business  might still have kits.

-J

yeah, saw that.  the hard part about this?  bryan would have known..... 

Quote from: Crow on Today at 01:25:09 PMYou guys are "fishin' fanatics"...keep it up! A lot of us have got to the point that all we can do is watch somebody else live their dreams, so...keep us in the loop!

I try to get something done everyday,,,,but tomorrow is always the best time to do everything that's why it took me two weeks two put the new part in the toilet,,,and clover is working ok I got weed some this week,,,,,,

A lot of custom parts in that reel, motive fab Star, stainless ar dog, stainless gears and gear sleeve. Wouldn't be surprised if this was done by a member and there's a thread about it somewhere.

a guy just sent me an email asking.  i never used them, so i embarrassingly never kept track. 

QuoteDear Mr. Tani,
I purchased a couple of modified Penn 114H - 6/0 reels. I was
surprised to find what appears to be a custom drag washer system. The
main gear has a pressed in housing with a serrated shape that the
washers mate perfectly into. I have searched the internet looking for
this drag system without any luck. I would sure appreciate your help
in identifying this system and more importantly where I can purchase
backup replacement carbon fiber washers. Please take a look at the
attached photo. Thank you in advance for your help.

Fred

4000-6000 C models up to '88 3x10x4
4000-6000 Ultracast models '89-'25 4x10x4
1500C-3500C 5x11x4
7000C/7000C3 3x10x4
One piece frame Max reels (Black Max, SMax, ProMax, Tournament Pro) '92-'00 3x10x4
Morrum 1600-3600 1x 3x10x4 and 1x 4x10x4
Morrum 5600-6600 5x11x4
Morrum 7700 10x15x4


OEM cog wheel bearing(s) 3x7x2
Aftermarket cog wheel (Avail, Valleyhill, Mike's, etc) 3x7x3
Level wind bearing C3/C4 3x7x3

I sell NMB stainless bearings on my site. www.ashlin-fishing.com

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Although not a reel I thought this video would be of interest to those who restore and/or machine parts.It's Not long and is very interesting and well done.