Which application would benefit the most from bearing upgrades? I don't have enough sets to install them on all my Curado Es and I don't plan on purchasing anymore because the flushed stock bearings are good enough.

 

I currently have a set on my weightless t-rig reel to help cast light lures a little easier and a set in my crankbait reel to get more distance. I want to put a set in my pitching reel, but I don't see a need when I back off all the brakes and spool tension. I might want to throw them on another crankbait rod and spinnerbait rod.

In my opinion, flipping benefits from upgrading bearing. The bait free falls better and you get better distance.

Distance is a far second to improved accuracy gained by improving free-spool whether it be accomplished with bearings, maintenance or tuning. A bait can only be thrown so far based its weight, profile and rods power regardless of how fast or long the spool spins.

I didn't notice any difference today with the upgraded spool bearings for pitching. I usually pitch with no brakes and spool tension backed off until the spool stops moving side to side. Didn't help any in accuracy.

 

The only thing I've noticed since the day I purchase these bearings are they make casting much easier. I can get about the same amount distance with less effort. I don't know if I'm gaining any distance though, haven't really measured.

Distance is a far second to improved accuracy gained by improving free-spool whether it be accomplished with bearings, maintenance or tuning. A bait can only be thrown so far based its weight, profile and rods power regardless of how fast or long the spool spins.

I agree...ease of casting resulting in increased accuracy is my largest benefit. Second would be being able to cast slightly lighter baits further and more consistent. Take note on the word slightly. Last would be distance. It's most noticeable on my 200e7 as opposed to the 50s...distance is gained nonetheless.

Distance is a far second to improved accuracy gained by improving free-spool whether it be accomplished with bearings, maintenance or tuning. A bait can only be thrown so far based its weight, profile and rods power regardless of how fast or long the spool spins.

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Distance is a far second to improved accuracy gained by improving free-spool whether it be accomplished with bearings, maintenance or tuning. A bait can only be thrown so far based its weight, profile and rods power regardless of how fast or long the spool spins.

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In my opinion, flipping benefits from upgrading bearing. The bait free falls better and you get better distance.

 

 

What??? you don't even use the reel when flipping! 

What??? you don't even use the reel when flipping! 

 

Sure you do, to reel the fish in, lol.

I lube my reels with moly it eliminates friction, reduces wear, prevents galling, fights corrosion, doesn't attract dirt, stays were we put it. Moly works its way into the tiny pores of the metal then there is no metal to metal contact it's only against only thus no wear its eliminated. It reduces friction

Your reel may feel hard at first but after a few turns of the crank it will free up as the only works in. Do not over lube it just a little moly will do. Bigbill

Www.ts-moly.com

I don't like seeing things wear out.

^^^^^Which product of their's do you use?  I see they have several.  Thanks.