5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

What about those of us who are 50/50 split between? Are we in limbo? Does our voice count twice?

Can't speak for others, but I'd count you twice..

14 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

What about those of us who are 50/50 split between? Are we in limbo? Does our voice count twice?

 

   Yes, your voice counts twice!   ?   jj

4 hours ago, garroyo130 said:

 

 

 

To those of you using gear oil. Are you dipping the bearing or adding drops of gear oil?

For a casting reel, If I'm not just doing to replace it for somebody....I remove one shield. Dip the bearing in a jar and let it drip dry face down on a towel while I clean the parts. I then use very low pressure air to gently blow the bearing excess out and spin it on a bearing tool. I then take a small needle bottle that I have also full of the same oil and apply it in the cage areas and repeat the same dry/blow. You want to make sure the gear oil gets everywhere but you don't want it dripping in the bearing or it can get a little messy. 

 

For a spinning reel, just replace it. Frame bearings, even high quality ones, aren't expensive. If you absolutely insist on serving the pinion in a spinning reel, remove the clip that holds the shield on gently so you can reapply it. For a spinning reel bearing, 90wt gear oil or a thin synthentic grease like super lube will be your best option. I think alan suggests or recommends (been a long time since I've looked) yamalube. yamalube will work and will protect a reel bearing from an F3348509234 hurricane but it won't be as free feeling as you may like unless you cut it /w something or use it perfectly in the bearing cages. For freshwater, you don't need it. 

 

 

7 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

I think alan suggests or recommends (been a long time since I've looked) yamalube. yamalube will work and will protect a reel bearing from an F3348509234 hurricane but it won't be as free feeling as you may like unless you cut it /w something or use it perfectly in the bearing cages. For freshwater, you don't need it. 

 

 

Yeah i ran the yamalube in the bearings ... that lasted about a week. That stuff is too thick even for baitcasters imo

1 hour ago, garroyo130 said:

Yeah i ran the yamalube in the bearings ... that lasted about a week. That stuff is too thick even for baitcasters imo

Yamalube is NLGI2 which is considered a normal consistency for grease, about the same consistency as peanut butter.  Super Lube makes a NLGI0 grease that I like to use in baitcasters.  It's a lower viscosity grease which gives a smooth feel.  I typically use Yamalube on bigger conventionals like Penns and Okumas.