I am headed to northern Norway for halibut fishing in only three days. That being said I have a problem with my right side bearing (it runs a tiny bit uneven) and once I pull the drag up the handle doesn't run as smooth. Unfourtanetly I do not have the time to replace it so I was wondering. Is it useable or shouldn't I bring it? This would mean that I would borrow a reel- which I don't want to do!
i wouldn't risk it because could get worse. it might damage other parts internally. it's this reason why i stopped using one my reels until i replace the bearings. don't you have any back up reels? anyways good luck and tight lines...
which reel?
It is a jigging master pe4, the bearing measures 13x5x4 mm the handle gets a little laggy once I get over 10pounds. I will be using 20 pounds of drag. I have spares but not as nice :( maybe go spinning
guessing that the bearing is already shot. another fishing trip should not make a difference. :-\
Too good an opportunity to miss Hafnor. Fish the reel for halibut,it will be ok and you can always replace the bearing later.Borrowing a friend's reel is not the same. Looking forward to your report from Norway.
QuoteLooking forward to your report from Norway.
If it's anything like Thor's cod trip, it'll be worth waiting for ;)
Good luck, Justin
Katch 'em up! Get some good pics and have fun.
the answer I was hoping for! Thank you guys!
I would clean it and repack it with grease.
You would be surprised how much better it will work/function..
It may be beyond fixing, but will run much smoother. Replace it later..