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Spinning
Reels
Lets talk
a little bit about our spinning reels. There is a common misconception
that spinning reels need no maintenance to provide us with hours of
pleasure. Let's look a little closer. Older model reels didn't have
ball bearings, they only used bushings or in the very inexpensive
models shafts rode directly on the casting. In most cases the rotor was
not balanced, creating the familiar thump, thump, thump when you were
reeling in your line. When the lube dries up or is contaminated with
worn bushing or aluminum casting residue and occasional water or worst
case mud, the effort required to crank that reel becomes greater and
greater. Add to that the thump factor from the out of balance rotor and
you have pretty much degraded your fishing enjoyment. Even the high end
fishing rods are of little value due to the effort and vibrations being
sent from the reel.
This
bearing is especially vulnerable due to the fact that any water
remaining on the line when retrieved will most likely be wiped onto
this assembly. This bearing should see regular lubrication with a
fairly thin oil. We don't want to slow it down with a heavy oil or we
will defeat its purpose.
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