I am interested in getting some bearing upgrades for some of my reels. I decent with the reel schematics and have good confidence in being able to do this with no problem. I guess I just want to know if upgrading a couple Pro Qualifiers with Boca Bearings would really show a big difference. Are most of the pro qualifiers equivalent in bearing sizes? (I guess I could measure, but would really like to hear it from someone that knows first hand) Same goes with a couple citicas, i have two that I would like to upgrade with the boca's, Worth the upgrade? And will they be the same size for both? I know Boca has a site, but maybe some of you other guys bought in bulk and have better prices???? And, I say Boca (I'm really just interested in the ceramic hybrid) I just heard and read they seem to be the best right now.

The results you can expect from a bearing upgrade vary depending on the condition of the bearings and the reel in general. I would add them as part of a deep cleaning and lube of the whole reel. I don't typically push bearing upgrades too hard unless they need replacing anyway. We're a Boca Bearing dealer and will sell to BassResource.com members for 10% off retail. Measure the bearings with a caliper prior to ordering. IDxODxWidth(thickness). Citica is 3x10x4 mm.

I have upgraded the bearings on the pro qualifiers and have seen a decent improvement. I believe you would need sizes 3x10x4mm and 5x11x4m. Whatever you do make sure that the upgrade is at least ABEC 5 or 7. Otherwise the upgrade will not show much improvement.

Kevin

imo.......waste of money. you can drop $50 on bearings easy. when youre done you have a $50 reel with $50 bearings, worth $50.