TUTORIAL: 5500 c3

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alantani

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Ruffy

Hi all,
I have a question regarding the bearing supported levelwinds. From what I have seen the bearing nearest the cog is peened in behind the cog, i.e. it can't be removed and changed if it rusts out. To me it makes it a non-serviceable part, worrying where I fish in high salt and high humidity tropics as everything rusts.

Are there any variations that I am unaware of where both bearings are removable and replaceable?

I am looking at hot rodding a 5600c4 wiffle spool. It already has the levelwind with one (replaceable) bearing as standard, and a captive bushing on the other end. I am wondering about upgrading this. I already have the bearing supported cog wheel in the side plate from a record.

Cheers,
Andrew

Donnyboat

Why not do away with the line level, it only restricts the casting, & the reels are not very wide to manage your line retreaving, also ceramic bearings, will cast further, I was adverkating, braid line 16 strand, but I now think mone filament line will not dig in as much, so less snapping when casting. thats what the long casting groupe use, good luck, cheers Don.
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JasonGotaProblem

Quote from: Donnyboat on March 02, 2023, 09:23:05 AMWhy not do away with the line level, it only restricts the casting, & the reels are not very wide to manage your line retreaving, also ceramic bearings, will cast further, I was adverkating, braid line 16 strand, but I now think mone filament line will not dig in as much, so less snapping when casting. thats what the long casting groupe use, good luck, cheers Don.
I've been having a lot of fun cutting level winds off abus lately. But I've discovered at least one fatal flaw in the concept: I personally seem to be incapable of managing line lay while simultaneously trying to jig a lure. Now that's probably a personal problem, but it's one i didn't consider til i started using my creations. Now those reels-for me- will be mostly used with live bait or potentially fast retrieve lures that don't require too much specificity in the jigging action.
Any machine is a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough.

ExcessiveAngler

I've been having a lot of fun cutting level winds off abus lately. But I've discovered at least one fatal flaw in the concept: I personally seem to be incapable of managing line lay while simultaneously trying to jig a lure. Now that's probably a personal problem, but it's one i didn't consider til i started using my creations. Now those reels-for me- will be mostly used with live bait or potentially fast retrieve lures that don't require too much specificity in the jigging
I've been having a lot of fun cutting level winds off abus lately. But I've discovered at least one fatal flaw in the concept: I personally seem to be incapable of managing line lay while simultaneously trying to jig a lure. Now that's probably a personal problem, but it's one i didn't consider til i started using my creations. Now those reels-for me- will be mostly used with live bait or potentially fast retrieve lures that don't require too much specificity in the jigging action.
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Hey Jason, how's it going brother!
Another revolving reel nut and newbie here!
Yep, that's the only drawback with removing the lw's , sometimes you want or need them back on there lol!
I just broke out two of my old favorite old, department store, red Abu6000's!
Going to give them the works, but not going down the rabbit hole lol!
Just a single bearing cog wheel and level wind, upgraded bearings and drags!
I'm not sure, if I'm going to go with a Mag elite plate or mono mag yet!
I had the same problem! It is a pita to try to level line with a light lure and try to keep imparting the action needed!
The old-timers told me eventually you will adjust to it, but definitely not that easy to get used to that's for sure!

EA

Swami805

Evening guiding the line  on will become like breathing, you'll find yourself trying to do it even with a level wind
Do what you can with that you have where you are

pointbob

Quote from: Donnyboat on March 02, 2023, 09:23:05 AMWhy not do away with the line level, it only restricts the casting, & the reels are not very wide to manage your line retreaving, also ceramic bearings, will cast further, I was adverkating, braid line 16 strand, but I now think mone filament line will not dig in as much, so less snapping when casting. thats what the long casting groupe use, good luck, cheers Don.

I float fish with abus on rivers for salmon; the level wind is crucial for having the line lay down evenly. Maybe if i was just casting off a rock for trevally, bait fishing then yeah. maybe lol. But honestly I can cast a mile with my tuned abu with level wind intact. I can't imagine the non stop managing line with my fingers as it laid down without a line guide.
Patience comes to those who wait

Shellbelly

Quote from: Swami805 on March 02, 2023, 11:00:10 PMEvening guiding the line  on will become like breathing, you'll find yourself trying to do it even with a level wind

To Jason's point, I don't see this method working well for me when I'm using top dogs or other types of walking topwater lures.

In fairness though, I do finger the line or ride the line guide in most other retrieves.  It's probably a remnant of instinct from long ago.
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