Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: AllenW on February 16, 2012, 02:52:25 AM

Title: Bearings versus bushing?
Post by: AllenW on February 16, 2012, 02:52:25 AM
Appears the Great Lakes versions of 47LC's of the Diawa Line counter reels I have come with bushings for the spool and not bearings.

Just wondering if used for down riggers or planer boards if it would be worth seeing if bearings are available?
tia
Al
Title: Re: Bearings versus bushing?
Post by: Bryan Young on February 16, 2012, 02:53:41 AM
I'd say stick with bushings.  They will work just fine for your application.
Title: Re: Bearings versus bushing?
Post by: AllenW on February 16, 2012, 03:38:25 AM
Thanks, kinda figured/hoped they'd be ok, cleaned and lubed they run pretty well.
Al