is it worth the $$$$

since the lews TP takes 3 bearings looking at $75 per reel, anyone think it is worth it??

Buy them from DVT.

Yes, its worth it.

theres 3 in that kit from Boca for 45.95...for the ABEC 7 ceramic hybrids...look at the bottom of the description paragraph, its says kit (3)

making it $25 cheaper than I thought only makes the bearing monkey scream louder, LOL.

Truthfully a guy only needs to upgrade the two spool bearings, the one under the tension cap actually has very little effect on casting in reels of this design. If a guy does that it makes it very affordable, somewhere in the neighborhood of $35 dollars.

DVT is Delaware Valley Tacke?

DVT is Delaware Valley Tacke?

Yes...

http://delawarevalleytackle.com/

Mike supertuned a Curado 50E and my 200E with ceramic bearings "dry".

Although the performance was great, I didn't like the noise. I added Shimano

oil which eliminated the noise.

Truthfully a guy only needs to upgrade the two spool bearings, the one under the tension cap actually has very little effect on casting in reels of this design. If a guy does that it makes it very affordable, somewhere in the neighborhood of $35 dollars.

Is this true of most bc reels in general?

Is this true of most bc reels in general?

It varies by reel Mfg. and the particular reel being upgraded. If you have a reel that you are curious about, I am sure there are several members here who can offer a reliable opinion.