Gear Ratio: 6.2 Fish Species: Bass Max Drag (lbs.): 6.2:1 Hand Retrieve: Right-Handed Line Capacity (lb-yds.): 12lb-165m, 14lb-145m, 16lb-120m, 20lb-100m Features: Anti-Reverse Line Retrieve/Crank (in.): 25.9 Brand: Shimano Ball Bearings: 0 Model: BASS RISE Weight (oz.): 7.0 MPN: 029188

 

If a reel doesn't have bearings. What does it have?

Bushings? That'd be a terrible reel.

I had never seen 0 bearings before.

Tag for look on the computer.

It has 1 bearing which is probably a spool bearing and the other side will have a bushing. This sounds like the low profile graphite framed casting reels of the mid to late 80s as most were the same way back then, 1 bearing and a bushing for the spool and bushing supported worm gear for the level wind.

Bushings? That'd be a terrible reel.

 

Some of the best reels have had bushings.  It just depends on your intended use.

 

Josh

Looks like it's a mid-grade Shimano..!

 

I'd try it.  26ipt.

 

Josh

a guy in the local tackle shop told me some new reels were coming out soon that dont have bearings. said they "ride on magnets". same thing?or some junky reel?

a guy in the local tackle shop told me some new reels were coming out soon that dont have bearings. said they "ride on magnets". same thing?or some junky reel?

interesting concept, but this is a 50$ reel lol. I doubt shimano is gonna invest all this R&D into magnet spools just for a cheap reel nobodys hear of lmao

a guy in the local tackle shop told me some new reels were coming out soon that dont have bearings. said they "ride on magnets". same thing?or some junky reel?

 

This is a concept that's been applied elsewhere in the past.  I'll be interested in seeing how they pull it off with a reel.

 

Josh

interesting concept, but this is a 50$ reel lol. I doubt shimano is gonna invest all this R&D into magnet spools just for a cheap reel nobodys hear of lmao

It appears to mainly be available in Japan and most guys that buy JDM reels aren't looking for budget priced reels, possibly why nobody has heard of it. It does have pretty solid reviews though from the few I've been able to find.