What would you say is the part you mostly replace on a spinning reel? I’m guessing bail spring. Maybe silence spring? I really don’t know. 

Every reel is different. So different reels would require part replacements based on the quality or lack of quality of the reel itself.

 

Bail springs can certainly be one of those well used parts needing replacement. Bearings can be another. It just depends on the reel and use of it and or abuse of it.

Nothing.  I have Shimano spinning reels ( some that date back 25 years)  and I haven't change anything ... but the line on them.  

I’ve only had one part fail on a Shimano spinning reel and some date back to 2001.

auxiliary port/bearing covers and roller bearings. 

Knock on wood haven't had to replace any parts.

Lately I've been replacing oscillator gears in Daiwa reels.  They use a nylon spur gear that's prone to breakage.  I've been through mostly Tatula and Ballistic LTs, and have somebody sending an Exist my way for the same issue.  Instead of cutting quality, Daiwa should return to the level wind oscillator.  It's much more durable.  I can't wholeheartedly recommend a Daiwa spinning reel just because of that.  Until they fix their mistake, I will only recommend Shimano.

That’s actually good to know @redmeansdistortion. I was considering buying 2 Daiwa spinning reels for my son and I. Didn’t know which one yet but now I know what not to buy.

1 hour ago, Jigfishn10 said:

That’s actually good to know @redmeansdistortion. I was considering buying 2 Daiwa spinning reels for my son and I. Didn’t know which one yet but now I know what not to buy.

Shimano Ultegra is what I would be looking at.  It's the poor man's Stradic, same architecture with a few differences that make it a little heavier.  Guts are the same though!  Digitaka has them for $117 + 7.5% tariff shipped.  $125 gets you a fantastic reel right to your door.  They retail for $190 here.

Great info @redmeansdistortion. Thank you

In general, bearings are most replaced part on modern spinning reels and that’s due largely to neglect. The biggest issue u see with spinning reels that they don’t get as regularly maintained as casting reels due to be lack of mechanical casting. I’m not arguing or dismissing the Daiwa oscillator issue but I’m not seeing it with alarming regularity. Bail springs aren’t the common issue they once were  

I used to have 3 Diawa Regals that broke bail springs.  I called Diawa and they sent me several. 

 

Some how I had two tabs open and replied to the wrong thread.

On 12/1/2025 at 10:28 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

In general, bearings are most replaced part on modern spinning reels and that’s due largely to neglect. The biggest issue u see with spinning reels that they don’t get as regularly maintained as casting reels due to be lack of mechanical casting. I’m not arguing or dismissing the Daiwa oscillator issue but I’m not seeing it with alarming regularity. Bail springs aren’t the common issue they once were  

The only way I can picture this happening is trying to break free of a snag.  A repetitive jerking motion will shock the main shaft, which further does shock damage to the oscillator or even frame mounting point.  I get it, some people don't free a snag in a more gentle manner, but this still shouldn't happen as your average fisherman isn't very careful, especially in the heat of the moment.  The Ballistic LT on the right even had the mount on the frame break off, the customer was not happy and decided to cut his losses.  The gear on the left is from a Tatula LT 2500, one of 8 for me this year.