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Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: Jighead61 on April 02, 2012, 05:49:53 PM

Title: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: Jighead61 on April 02, 2012, 05:49:53 PM
What is your preference for frame bearings in Bass Casting Reels?

Thanks,

Ron
Title: Re: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: alantani on April 02, 2012, 07:42:41 PM
for better casting, i'd recommended a light oil rather than grease. 
Title: Re: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: Jighead61 on April 02, 2012, 10:42:58 PM
Alan,

I appreciate the reply but I was referring to FRAME bearings....not SPOOL bearings. I'm currently using Super Lube in my shop but I'm looking to try something new.

Thanks,

Ron
Title: Re: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: Norcal Pescador on April 02, 2012, 10:47:59 PM
I'd probably use Cal's Drag and Reel Grease and pack the bearings 100% just to keep water out of them. Either tan or purple; I'd use purple due to the lower viscosity.
Title: Re: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: Jimmer on April 03, 2012, 04:27:49 AM
I've used superlube the last 5 years in all my freshwater reels with no problems. Saltwater I use marine grease.
Title: Re: Frame Bearing Grease?
Post by: Nessie Hunter on April 05, 2012, 03:29:56 PM
Marine grease in Frame bearings & frame coating etc....
Long term protection...

TSI 321 in Spool bearings and level wind...
The TSI has a very long freshwater life, at least a full season or more...
Its light enough that it allows Fast/easy Casting....

Cals drag grease on the drag stack....
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