2 Shimano Symetre spinning reels both bail arms broke on the same day and have searched the Interweb and all I can find is $31 for a bail arm.

 

Is the Shimano bail arm the same on other models?

 

$31 for a bail arm is NUTS when I can buy a new reel for twice that.

 

 

How did 2 break? Same exact model? That's very unusual ... Have you checked shimano on line?

Lots of parts on back order right now... How old are they? I wish you luck...

The bail arm only costs 3.48 on the shimano usa parts website. The entire bail replacement is only 21 dollars. Unless they charge 25 bucks for shipping, why don't you check it out there?

 

https://fishshop.shimano.com/vip/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848684

I just found 2 different ones in about 35 seconds, about $3.50 each. Check the links I sent you in your other thread.

Why am I not surprised.  Have replaced bail arms and internal bail assembly parts numerous times on 2 stradics and a spheros, that excludes springs which also have been replaced.  I keep patching mine up because they are good reels, smooth and with excellent line management.  If the reels can be repaired at a cost effective price, I'd go that route.

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