Bearings
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Bearings
Need to restock some bearings and haven’t looked around at prices in awhile. Where can I find some good deals on quality stainless frame bearings. Looking for some 10 packs or other bulk deals. Thanks!
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- Pro Angler
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Re: Bearings
Since no one could answer this question, which definitely surprised me as we have lots of expert reel techs on here, I’ll share the answer I found. EBay had the best prices by far. Find what you want and message the seller and see if they can give a better deal. Great bearings as well.
Re: Bearings
Are those EBay bearings better than stock?
I seen some offers for $1 per bearing, can’t really trust those.
For frame bearings in my reels I buy Boca ABEC 5, spool bearings usually Hedgehog Hybrids.
I seen some offers for $1 per bearing, can’t really trust those.
For frame bearings in my reels I buy Boca ABEC 5, spool bearings usually Hedgehog Hybrids.
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- Pro Angler
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- Location: Pensacola, FL
Re: Bearings
Can’t say I notice any difference between them and factory bearings, a quality stainless steel ABEC1 bearing is all that is needed for frame bearings. Definitely shop around, it’s worth it to pay a little more. Still much cheaper than from the manufacturer. My reels and most of the ones I work on are used in the salt, so I add some grease and they have been very smooth and no rust.