Yes agreed, DEBO is one of the best. I think he doesn't have many subscribers is because he doesn't want to be an "entertainer" like say the googan squad. I feel like the majority of the Googan Squads followers are young kids. The videos are fast paced with lots of flashy editing. The reason people watch the googans is because its looked at like a form of entertainment and the branding aspect of everything, like a prestige thing. Like fish with googan baits, they are the best, fishing with favorite rods, they are the best. That's not the case. DEBO is more informative and to the point. In my opinon, DEBO makes better videos to help people actually learn and be somewhat entertained as the same time.
Some things to add are that bearings are generally made of stainless steel which is heavier than your plastic bushings. Some higher end reels like a Shimano Aldebaren purposely cut down the number of bearings and use bushings to reduce the weight down into the 4 ounce range. Many higher end reels use this method to cut weight so dont necessarily think that more bearings means a better reel. However, some reels like the Bantam MGL arent so concerned with weight and bearings can be used to add stronger support to the pinion gear for example when it's under a heavy load. These are the reels you want for heavy vegetation fishing methods like punching or frogging. One last thing to consider is guys who fish in the salt. Bearings and salt water do not mix well. This is where the appeal of a concept z can come into play. No bearings means no corrosion from the salt water.
All of my spool bearings go to crap after a month or so because I fish a lot from the jetties and moisture just gets in there. And the part in the video about the main gear is spot on, you lose buttery feel quick and I use the shimano tranx 400, only after a few months I could feed the teeth of main gear, it’s works but just not smooth , I wish that and then eating issues was fixed, I’ve tried ceramics , they go bad too … salt is killer
If I can add something to help with casting a bait caster I used this when I was 13 or 14 first learning how to use one. Find whatever line you plan on using and get a 1/4 or 3/8 ounce bullet or bell weight and practice making all sorts of cast without getting a backlash it really helped me. If recommend using mono at first just because it's cheaper and you WILL have backlashes that might have to cut out.
I found out the more bearing did not mean much at all way back in the 80s. I took 3 reels and put them to the test by switching out both bushing and bearing and the shaft bearing sleeve. What I found out was a 2 bearing Shimano cast just as good as my 5 bearing Shimano and my 2 bushing Shimano reel with the only different's being in the smoothness of the reel handle. I then took the shaft bearing out of the 5 bearing Shimano and put it in the shaft of the 2 bearing Shimano and that 2 bearing Shimano cast just as well as the high-end reel plus the extra smooth feel of the handle when reeling in my cast. So anyways with all the testing, I came to the conclusion that did not make much of a difference and by buying a reel with more than 3 or 5 bearings was just a ploy by the reel maker to raise the cost of a reel plus the more bearings the more friction and weight it adds to the reel.
Perfect, Debo! Great explanation and analysis. When looking for a baitcaster the very last thing I do is spin the handle. Like you, I'm looking at tolerances, brakes, and drag. I could care less about appearances. Again, great vid. Thanks.
I grew up fishing in the 1960s and our Abu baitcasters had bushings and no bearings. Our D-A-M Quick spinning reels had one ball bearing. I still fish those 50+ year old reels sometimes but also use more modern setups too with multi-bearings. This is a great video, l am now prescribed.
I almost NEVER pay close attention or base decisions on bearing count. I've had just as much performance in a low bearing count as I've had in a high bearing count. I definitely think the quality of a bearing matters, but not the count. Great video btw!!!
I definitely pay attention to bearing. Having been in manufacturing quality for years a good grade bearing does make a difference using Palomar or plastic in bearing area is at best sketchy, plastic is subject to heat and warpage. just my opinion. Great video though, thank you.
Well said, brother! I personally never pay attention to how may bearings a reel has...I'm more concerned with the feel in hand. Spool bearings or any bearing for that matter can be replaced or upgraded if need be...if the reel feels solid in my hands I'm sold! 👊
Ive always thought that more bearings is just leaving a larger margin of error. But to be perfectly honestly with you...I’ve never really thought about it a whole lot when selecting a new reel. However, I really learned a few things from this video and you’ve given me something to think about. This coincides well with your last video with dismantling and cleaning your reel. Great video once again my friend. Your knowledge of tackle and just overall ability to think outside the box is just astonishing!
Another outstanding video from the #Debonator! Your depth of knowledge and down to the basics explanations make all of this seem simple. Well done, Debo! I find myself waiting for your next video to come out a lot these days and you never disappoint. Thank you once again for a quality video lesson!
I use to be concerned about bearing count until I bought and used the Curado K. It is more about the main gear now. They are super smooth and built like tanks. Bearing count isnt as important and you can always upgrade your spool bearings to increase casting distance.
Newer to the game and have only had shimano and Abu Garcia reels. Believe the highest bearing reel I know is the Shimano Casitas reel. Have not had any others but will have to check out some to compare. Thanks for info Debo
Great vid. I used to think more bearings meant that better quality. But now I go for smoothness. My Diawa has the least amount of bearings I have, but it's one of the smoothest reels i have.
Yep, that's the point. I have some reels with 11 bearings that are as smooth as those with half the bearings. All just depends on the reel. Thanks for watching!
Ok being a Machinist and an Engineer, both bearings and bushings are very effective and arguable the same thing the difference comes in on tolerances. The different use would be a lot of weight on the axis point you would want to use a bearing. weight and speed bearing used, wear bushings can be used for general wear points that don't see a lot of either of those. In a reel I would say the highest weight point would be on hook set or retrieving a large fish (drag point). Hope this gives some insight from a creator or designer!
While I enjoy my low profile reels, I really, really enjoy using my round reels specifically my Abu 5601 C4 round reels and my C3 rocket. They have five bearings (4+1) and they feel great too. Looking at your reel taken apart makes me cringe thinking about the day I have to take mine apart. The thought of having to do maintenance on my low profile reels is a nightmare. I can easily take apart my round reels without the stress of keeping track of what seems like a hundred parts. This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Truly helpful stuff and thanks for taking the time to educate. I think this brings some light to today's marketing 'bearing' blitz wrangling for our $$$! Some people talk like bushings, instead of bearings, just mean cheap. Doesn't look like that's necessarily true. It's more about proper, or critical, bearing placement.
Fishermen do not understand that only the shaft bearing makes a reel feel better and smoother on the cast, and any more than two bearings on the spool only add more friction to your cast. I have found that my high-quality 80's Shimano Magnulite, which only has two spool bearings and one shaft bearing, will outperform most of today's reels with ten bearings and up. I found my old Lews speed spool reel from the early 80s to perform better than many of today's fishing reels. The Lews is smother than all my high-end Shimano and Pflueger reels, and the Lews speed spool is cheap. It does not even have a Magnetic breaking system on it and only two bearings. When it comes to spinning reels, why pay for a spinning reel with a tone of bearing when the spool on a spinning reel does not even spin, making all those bearing useless?
Hell!!! ALL my reels are $60 and below. Had most over 6yrs. Still in rotation at damn near 3-4 times a week. With all having a 5+ lbs on them. Panfish set ups are on 10yrs running. Sure expensive reels are more appealing...but not necessarily practical. Maintenance balances quality!
I completely agree. I have reels that are all price ranges and maintenance is the BIG key. Some reels hold up better to certain applications compared to others. By no means do you need expensive gear to enjoy fishing. I tried to convey that in pointing out what a lot of the extra cosmetic stuff is that you pay for. Thanks for watching man!
Quality of machining is the most important part of anything mechanical, no bushing or number of bearing will make up for poor machining and tolerances. So Debo you nailed it!
I have an SLX XT and I changed all the bushings with good bearings. Main shaft bushing for bearing, worm shaft bushing for bearing, knob bushings for bearings and the 2 main spool bearings, I replaced them with abec7 ceramics. It turned out really good!
Awesome info as always! I've always decided on reels based on how they feel in my hand... smoothness being a part of that. I don't really pay much attention to bearing count. I look for a smooth retrieve, palmability, and a good free spool.
Here is my $.02 about polymer bushings vs bearings. Polymer bushings are lightweight, have no moving parts, and (generally speaking) much cheaper than good quality sealed SS ball bearings. For the most part they are maintenance free, don't corrode, and rarely totally fail. If you take care of them, they will outlast most other parts of the reel; however, if you get sand and grit on those bushings you'll ruin them before the day of fishing is over. And once you grind a groove in them, they're good as gone. Sealed SS Ball Bearings do add a higher level of support and low resistance but at the cost of added weight and cost. The more bearings a reel has the likelihood the maker is cutting weight somewhere else in the reel (like plastic gears or levers). Sealed BB's are less susceptible to corrosion, dirt and grime, and seizing; while open BB's need regular maintenance to relube, clean out debris, and fight corrosion. Sealed BB's are more expensive and have added weight, but are less susceptible to failure and are generally maintenance free. Sealed BB's aren't always needed for the average application, but sure add a level of assurance when you drop it in the sand or mud. My general thoughts: I think each has its use and more of one over the other has yet prove better IMHO.
I look for a reel in the 60-100 range that has a little bit of everything in it. for example a reputation for build quality, smoothness, feel in hand, bearings, line capacity, longevity ie how long it lasts before needing a cleaning or repair, and color to match with rod.
I have the same Ambassadeur Abu Garcia 5500C bait casters that Used for 20 years of tournament bass fishing. I just maintain them they cast as good or better than all the new stuff.
Excellent video. And good to echo that those extra bearings can be a significant liability. My LFS Inshore has them and the paddles have an endcap to hide the screw/bearing. That endcap can also trap water (nasty saltwater) in the bearing area. The value they add is interesting, but it ups the chance that corrosion sets in.
I'm all about cost. I'm a rookie and don't want to spend a ton, so I just read reviews and look for good bargains on reels (and rods) in the $80-100 range. Those are plenty nice for me.
One thing I noticed with my concept z is the bushings do not perform well in cold weather. I think they shrink in the cold creating drag. This is why I swapped out the spool bushings for bearings.
Great video very easy to understand Debo if you do a little research you can find a supplier for bearings’. Most bearings used in fishing reels are standard sizes use for many other applications. Depending on the quality, prices may vary. Local bearing distributors will check the size for you and provide a choice of styles to choose from. I use to rebuild all manners of machines and tools and accidently discovered this long ago. A good bearing suppler willing to explain the differences in bearing designs might interest you greatly. They also have all types and sizes of bushing that often provide more strength with less wear. There is a You-Tube channel called Tackle Advisor and this guy is tough on reel manufactures to extreme levels. However, if you can stand his critical attitude he has a great knowledge of fishing reels. He has a couple of videos comparing casting reels distances. He makes casts using bait-caster reels over 110-yards.
Good video I have told my fishing bro’s for years that having more bearings in a reel does not mean all that much and they just laugh at me. My first reel only had bushings and my second reel had three bearings which was amazing performance for a reel at the time. One day while fishing We tested who’s reel would cast the furthest and my three bearing reel that was bought in 1979 came in at casting 25 feet and his new 14 bearing reel came in at a cast of just 26 feet and this was in 2018 which makes my 3 bearing reel had 30 years of wear and tair over his 4 month old reel. I remember doing my own test on my shimano Bantom and it only had bushings in it but when I put just 2 bearings in it the reel worked just as well as any reel that had 3 or more bearing minus the smooth motion of the reel handle only do to not having a bearing in the shaft like the others. Another thing is all my bro’s think that a spinning reel with more bearing is better but it is not as the bearings in a spinning reel have almost nothing to do with the spool as the spool does not even move when you cast a spinning reel. I could go on and on on how a big name rod and reel makers are just ripping the fisherman off with there so called improvments when there is no improvement at all.
I have my uncle’s old Ambassadeur 5000’s and 6000’s from the late 1960’s, and I’ll be damned if I can find a bearing in them and they still work just fine. Though there are some assemblies that I have yet to disassemble and clean.
What matters most to me is cost, durability, and reliability, when it comes to reels. I have nothing against using cheap reels, so long as they will last, and not fall apart on me.
Completely agree. I have a wide variety of reels that are all in different price ranges. I'll use less expensive reels that perform too. Thanks for watching man.
Another great video!! I’m wondering if you have or would consider using Piscifun reels. I bought the upper end saex elite bait caster just after thanksgiving and got a killer deal on the reel and a extra “bfs” spool and I’m interested in possibly getting a phantom x also. Seeing as it’s winter in Illinois I’m in no hurry but would be interested to see your opinions on either reel. Also I’m not brand loyal but love a good bargain owning Abu Garcia, BPS, Daiwa and Quantum reels.
Thanks a lot man, appreciate you watching! I've never used any of the piscifun reels. I'm the same way here in Iowa, gives us too much time to shop for gear through the winter lol
Bearing count doesn't matter. What matters is where you put them. Actually the Curado K is so smooth because of the two bearings supporting the pinion gear 🤘
Ive found that decent quality reels that have the 5 internal bearings, 3 for spool and 2 for the main shaft, feel the best to me generally...i always wondered how they got 12-14 bearings in a reel, i never realized they were in the handles! lol...Ive never needed to take the handle apart...
Thank you. I was a little confused because I have a team lew’s lite speed spool baitcaster with 10 plus 1 ball bearings and I also have the concept z by thirteen fishing (the green one) with zero ball bearings in which I was confused in why and how my thirteen fishing baitcaster has zero ball bearings while thirteen fishing is happy to announce/show off.
Found your site Debo.. Impressive! I have been telling anybody I can about your good informative site. You need to come to Texas and fish Lake Fork with me sometime.
Thanks for the info I got my first baitcaster Diawa CA80. Had my first good day casting it only two blowouts. I have more problems with overhead casts than side arm.
I've been on the fence about picking up a SLX for a new "all around" set up. I've owned many different brands over the years including lew's, abu garcia and 13 fishing. The most used reels today are my 3 kastking reels (whitemax, assassin and speed demon) and so far (a year later) they have been very very good to me. I'm curious to know what you're opinion is on the Royale Legends Elite vs. the SLX and which reel YOU THINK has a longer life of hard use. Also, You're videos are too good for only 11k subs dude. Keep the awesome vidoes coming brother! - Stay hooked
Thanks my friend, I appreciate that a lot. Overall, I feel the SLX is a good reel. I think any aluminum framed reel will generally hold up longer than a graphite framed reel. All depends on how often the equipment is used and how well it's maintained. Thanks for watching man 👊
I have three Shimano Caenan's which are only 4+1 bearings and they are very smooth. For long casting, I look for reels with high quality bearings like abec 5's. Bearing count is not my main consideration.
I am a fairly new subscriber and rarely post comments, but I feel the need to mention my view, especially on the SLX and higher end Lews reels. I like them ALL. I have had Shimano Curados and liked them until the they introduced the Curado K. That is where Shimano lost me. For some reason My Curado K side plate and spool tensioner didn't seem to fit together properly. May have been one that slipped through QA. Who know. But at that point I tried Lews Lite and Custom Pro. I was very impressed with these and never looked back. I have been a Lews fan boy for several years now. This year I broke down and tried the Shimano SLX XT a friend suggested. This model has 4+1 bearings. I like that the side plate does not detach completely , similar to the "Beetle wing" feature of the 13 Fishing brand of reels. Even better, This Shimano SLX is Super Smooth and casts as far if not farther than my newest Lews Custom Lite which is only a few months old. This kind of makes me wonder why I spent so much on the higher end Lews reels.
I typically lean more towards name brands I get there is a lot of decent and cheap reels out there but if a company produces high quality parts it will establish a good name in the community. I think for most people it's more of a "who can make the best reel at price point $x " than anything else a lot of folks want value and there is nothing wrong with that at all. I grew up fishing cheap and I would buy cheap rods and reels with the expectation to replace it after a year (talking $30-ish) fishing gear meant for fresh water used in saltwater ... that can really add on the ware for cheaper options. I was happy doing that myself but after awhile I decided I simply wanted something nice.
You have cleared up my confusion on smoothness in reels, you should do reviews on Abu garcia. Never used one. Great channel man. Will be sharing your channel with everyone I know.
It's like Chevy Chase said in the movie Fletch, "it's all ball bearings", Haha. I've never put a real (reel) high emphasis on bearing count, my main concerns are, will this thing cast, can it handle big fish, and will it last. I have to say, I do get better performance from more expensive reels, but companies like Kast King, and Piscifun are narrowing the gap for sure.
My xfinity reel from lews is amazing idk why but it’s just really good have plenty of expensive reels and if you Just make the spool go it goes for almost 20 secs compared to my dc reel only does 15 sec
I like a good amount of bearings when the real is a decent quality reel and the placement of bearings are in the right places, yes I have owned 2-3 bearing reels in the past on several brands Abu , quantum , shimano , and so forth and so on some smooth some rough, but when I discovered kast king products they were cheaper price reels but high quality and thought was designed into the reels with a lot of bearings in the reels and to be honest I was shocked at not only how smooth the reels are but the quality that went into the design of the reels so...not only do I love the high amount of bearings but compared to the smoothness of the reels but the price and quality compared to say my 189 dollar quantum which is only about 6-7 bearing I can buy several of the kast king brand compared to only one of the other reels I'm still in awe of the quality and price of the cheaper reels asnd I'm rough on reels typically a cheaper reel won't last but not the case with kast king I'm thoroughly happy I don't have to keep replacing my reels from poor quality ima happy camper as they say so if the bearings are high quality and thoughtfully placed I got no problem having a reel that has 10-12 bearing reels as long as it adds to the smoothness and quality of the reel
Yep I've got less expensive baitcasters and more expensive baitcasters that have a high amount of bearings and like both. Just want folks to know that it takes more than just a lot of bearings to make a smooth reel.
@@DEBOSFishing your right back in the day my diawa reels had 2-3 bearings that was a good reel back then and I owned the same reel from Ryobi you have from your dad and no bearings and a fine reel it is .
Yep. More bearings More maintenance required! Good quality bushings in the right places do the job just as well, even in spinning reels. Line roller bearings are a glaring example.
I still have old quantums and diawas with only 4 or 6 still operate just fine high quality bearings with fewer are probably better than a low quality reel with 12 bearings that are bad quality. Bearing count doesn't matter to me as much as longer lasting
I have old Abu reels from 1950s and 60s 70s who don't have any ball bearings they use brass roller berings ! They cast spinn just fine and they handle salt way better then ballberings do ! I also has old Abu baitcasting reels who has ballberings from stock. They cast maybe 1-2 yards longer that the difference you achieved but they need maintenance to do so ! If they not been taken care of you actually will cast shorter! This part most people don't know about. I have been fishing whit those reels sense 1978 to present day. Ballberings are made of carbon steel or stainless steel for most cases. There's hybrid berings out there now and there is ceramic ones as well! The last one will cast longest distance because they can run dry ! Whit no lubricant that's why they spinn more and longer ! Think of that next time choosing a baitcasting reel! Best regards from Sweden Scandinavia 🇸🇪
I have a quick question. Do you use a leader for bass fishing with your braided line? And why? Thank you great videos. Learning a lot before the season for bass starts. :)
Yes, I always use a braid to a leader on my spinning setups. The sensitivity of the braid is unbeatable. The leader helps keep the line harder to see. Thanks for watching man!
Yo Debo bro this is crazy i swear I was last night thinking of making a vid about this exact thing..Sweet or I was going to tell 1 of my TH-cam fishn buddies to do a review on there channel.. Sweet brother sweet..So glad u made this vid..ok on with the show .✌ bro (keeponfishn)
Definitely tight engineering beats all, regardless of whether it’s bearings or bushed. By nature. Bushes have more contact surface therefore more friction however, choice of materials ie. ceramics or other high tech materials are complete game changers so there is nothing to suggest that bushes are automatically a poor choice. Bearings most definitely however, provide far more “ marketing” appeal. A greater sense of getting more for the dollar.
Answer is hell no man. Bearings don’t mean crap in cheaper reels. Only high end does it really matter. I prefer the quality of the bearings over the quantity. But there needs to be a minimum of 5 I believe two supporting the pinion gear, tension, roller, and one on the main shaft. High end like I just said before with the five but instead of 1 bearing on the main shaft there should be two for smoothness, 2 in each bearing knob, and (sure but you don’t need it) a bearings on the level wind. That’s why Shimano and Diawa are the ONLY company’s who I buy from they get it with the quality of bearings over quantity. Any other companies reel I don’t like only if it is a mgl extremes or a megabass reel. Btw the way Shimano’s S ARB are the best stock bearing and better then most other bearings on the market. The only bearings that are better are the the expensive Japanese bearings. Spool Speed is a complete joke though just some cheap bearings with some marketing hype......
For me, comfortability (is that a word?) and low maintenance are the most important factors in a reel There are so many factors that go into play with casting distance, lure weight, line, rod, spool weight, etc that it’s hard to say which reel is best and I’m not going to do a reel test The faster I can get the brakes dialed in, the faster I get into fishing mode and worry about my presentation Casting precision is way more important than overall distance to me and comfortability and consistency go a long way (pun intended ) in getting that control
They certainly can be. As long as they are good quality and in good places. I have a number of reels like that. The lews LFS that I took apart is a 9+1 bearing reel and I love that thing!
I know this is an older video. But maannn I hate when I hear people judging the quality of a reel by the bearing count, Or even worse the tension knob clicker. To me not having the tension knob clicker just gives me more room to dial a reel in honestly. Most of the time it's just tightened enough to lose the side to side play anyway.
Nice tips sir, i'm India and would like to know why my casting reel is not as smooth as it was new i mean after 3 to 6 month of use. I do go wishing 3 to 5 time a week for 3 to 4 hour. So i do cleaning and oiling of my casting reel but stil after greasing and oiling my reel is not as smooth like butter feeling while retive. So sir why it is happening how can i get as it was new. I have Royel Legend and Black-Max casting reel. Please response me
It has been a good reel. Really the same as the LFS speed spool with added centrifugal brakes and more drag BUT a graphite frame. I got it on an after Thanksgiving sale for like $60 and I'm happy. Regularly its $120 I believe. I'd go with the regular speed spool LFS with the aluminum frame at that price.
No. Absolutely not; much more must be considered when evaluating the quality of any reel. I have never thought of bearing count as the foremost reason to choose or reject a reel. Just saying. I thought that the plus one bearing was a roller bearing. Am I correct or not?
Yep, it's a roller bearing or anti-reverse bearing. Really just a clutch that only allows the handle to spin one way. Different people call it different things. Thanks for watching!
Debo my man. I swear you have a video for every question I have. I'm on the fence between an SLX and Fuego CT to build a frog/jig/big t rig setup. Slx I can get in a combo with a H rod. Fuego would have to get a rod seperate. Then can forget the Revo X and SS LFS. Ugh. Big question, how are the SLX rods? Reel good to frog and heavy lure fish with?
I frog fish with a slx heavy rod and reel combo and it works really well. I upgraded the drag washers to carbon fiber for $10 but it was working fine before.
I do not understand how you don't have a crap load of subscribers. Your videos are great.
I really appreciate that man! As long as I'm helping folks, that's all I care about. Have a good week!
Yup I agree.Debo is the man.
Straight to the point without any bull n da way.
@@carolinaclunkers8809 appreciate that a lot man. I'm just a regular guy like you talking about fishing! Appreciate you watching brother 👊
Yes agreed, DEBO is one of the best. I think he doesn't have many subscribers is because he doesn't want to be an "entertainer" like say the googan squad. I feel like the majority of the Googan Squads followers are young kids. The videos are fast paced with lots of flashy editing. The reason people watch the googans is because its looked at like a form of entertainment and the branding aspect of everything, like a prestige thing. Like fish with googan baits, they are the best, fishing with favorite rods, they are the best. That's not the case. DEBO is more informative and to the point. In my opinon, DEBO makes better videos to help people actually learn and be somewhat entertained as the same time.
Some things to add are that bearings are generally made of stainless steel which is heavier than your plastic bushings. Some higher end reels like a Shimano Aldebaren purposely cut down the number of bearings and use bushings to reduce the weight down into the 4 ounce range. Many higher end reels use this method to cut weight so dont necessarily think that more bearings means a better reel. However, some reels like the Bantam MGL arent so concerned with weight and bearings can be used to add stronger support to the pinion gear for example when it's under a heavy load. These are the reels you want for heavy vegetation fishing methods like punching or frogging. One last thing to consider is guys who fish in the salt. Bearings and salt water do not mix well. This is where the appeal of a concept z can come into play. No bearings means no corrosion from the salt water.
All very good points! I love it when folks add information like this to help others. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
Spool high speed bearings are Ceramic, and include Orange gaskets if you fish in salt water
All of my spool bearings go to crap after a month or so because I fish a lot from the jetties and moisture just gets in there. And the part in the video about the main gear is spot on, you lose buttery feel quick and I use the shimano tranx 400, only after a few months I could feed the teeth of main gear, it’s works but just not smooth , I wish that and then eating issues was fixed, I’ve tried ceramics , they go bad too … salt is killer
As someone looking at getting my first baitcaster, videos like this are invaluable!
Awesome, glad to help folks out. Appreciate you watching my friend!
If I can add something to help with casting a bait caster I used this when I was 13 or 14 first learning how to use one. Find whatever line you plan on using and get a 1/4 or 3/8 ounce bullet or bell weight and practice making all sorts of cast without getting a backlash it really helped me. If recommend using mono at first just because it's cheaper and you WILL have backlashes that might have to cut out.
Years ago the world record distance cast was on an ABU 7000. The cheap one that used bushes on the spool support and not bearings.
I found out the more bearing did not mean much at all way back in the 80s. I took 3 reels and put them to the test by switching out both bushing and bearing and the shaft bearing sleeve. What I found out was a 2 bearing Shimano cast just as good as my 5 bearing Shimano and my 2 bushing Shimano reel with the only different's being in the smoothness of the reel handle. I then took the shaft bearing out of the 5 bearing Shimano and put it in the shaft of the 2 bearing Shimano and that 2 bearing Shimano cast just as well as the high-end reel plus the extra smooth feel of the handle when reeling in my cast. So anyways with all the testing, I came to the conclusion that did not make much of a difference and by buying a reel with more than 3 or 5 bearings was just a ploy by the reel maker to raise the cost of a reel plus the more bearings the more friction and weight it adds to the reel.
I did the same thing with my Shimano Magnumlite and my Shimano Bantum with bushing and found the same results as you did.
Perfect, Debo! Great explanation and analysis. When looking for a baitcaster the very last thing I do is spin the handle. Like you, I'm looking at tolerances, brakes, and drag. I could care less about appearances. Again, great vid. Thanks.
Thanks man, appreciate that. Not going to lie, I do gravitate toward all black reels though. The other aspects definitely come first though.
I grew up fishing in the 1960s and our Abu baitcasters had bushings and no bearings. Our D-A-M Quick spinning reels had one ball bearing. I still fish those 50+ year old reels sometimes but also use more modern setups too with multi-bearings. This is a great video, l am now prescribed.
Thank you sir! I too have some of the old reels with only bushings. Cool to see how the reels have changed over the years!
I almost NEVER pay close attention or base decisions on bearing count. I've had just as much performance in a low bearing count as I've had in a high bearing count. I definitely think the quality of a bearing matters, but not the count. Great video btw!!!
I agree. I've used high bearing and low. The overall reel quality is the biggest factor. Thanks for watching man!
Really great video. Great explanation on the bearings and their purposes.
Thanks man, greatly appreciate you tuning in!
I definitely pay attention to bearing. Having been in manufacturing quality for years a good grade bearing does make a difference using Palomar or plastic in bearing area is at best sketchy, plastic is subject to heat and warpage.
just my opinion. Great video though, thank you.
Well said, brother! I personally never pay attention to how may bearings a reel has...I'm more concerned with the feel in hand. Spool bearings or any bearing for that matter can be replaced or upgraded if need be...if the reel feels solid in my hands I'm sold! 👊
Absolutely agree with you there man. Has to feel good and work for whatever I need it to do. Thanks for watching brother!
Same here. I just look at line capacity, speed, and the reviews
Excellent info! Fished tournaments in 70’s-80’s back when bearings were made out of wood 🤣👍
Ive always thought that more bearings is just leaving a larger margin of error. But to be perfectly honestly with you...I’ve never really thought about it a whole lot when selecting a new reel. However, I really learned a few things from this video and you’ve given me something to think about. This coincides well with your last video with dismantling and cleaning your reel. Great video once again my friend. Your knowledge of tackle and just overall ability to think outside the box is just astonishing!
Greatly appreciate that brother. Always enjoy reading your comments!
Another outstanding video from the #Debonator! Your depth of knowledge and down to the basics explanations make all of this seem simple.
Well done, Debo!
I find myself waiting for your next video to come out a lot these days and you never disappoint.
Thank you once again for a quality video lesson!
You're too kind man. I'm just a guy talking about fishing tackle. Thanks for watching my friend 👊
I use to be concerned about bearing count until I bought and used the Curado K. It is more about the main gear now. They are super smooth and built like tanks. Bearing count isnt as important and you can always upgrade your spool bearings to increase casting distance.
Agreed, that main gear/pinion fitting is huge. Any slop and you can definitely feel it. Thanks for watching!
Debo I think you know everything. Well done again sir.
Hahah not even close man. I'm just a regular guy like you talking about feeshin reels 👊
Newer to the game and have only had shimano and Abu Garcia reels. Believe the highest bearing reel I know is the Shimano Casitas reel. Have not had any others but will have to check out some to compare. Thanks for info Debo
Absolutely man, thanks for watching!
Great vid. I used to think more bearings meant that better quality. But now I go for smoothness. My Diawa has the least amount of bearings I have, but it's one of the smoothest reels i have.
Yep, that's the point. I have some reels with 11 bearings that are as smooth as those with half the bearings. All just depends on the reel. Thanks for watching!
You do deserve more subscribers, and when I look for a reel I pay attention to the way it feels, but honestly I'm stuck on shimano.
Thanks man, I'm just happy folks enjoy my viDEBOS! They make good products.
Ok being a Machinist and an Engineer, both bearings and bushings are very effective and arguable the same thing the difference comes in on tolerances. The different use would be a lot of weight on the axis point you would want to use a bearing. weight and speed bearing used, wear bushings can be used for general wear points that don't see a lot of either of those. In a reel I would say the highest weight point would be on hook set or retrieving a large fish (drag point). Hope this gives some insight from a creator or designer!
While I enjoy my low profile reels, I really, really enjoy using my round reels specifically my Abu 5601 C4 round reels and my C3 rocket. They have five bearings (4+1) and they feel great too. Looking at your reel taken apart makes me cringe thinking about the day I have to take mine apart. The thought of having to do maintenance on my low profile reels is a nightmare. I can easily take apart my round reels without the stress of keeping track of what seems like a hundred parts. This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Truly helpful stuff and thanks for taking the time to educate. I think this brings some light to today's marketing 'bearing' blitz wrangling for our $$$! Some people talk like bushings, instead of bearings, just mean cheap. Doesn't look like that's necessarily true. It's more about proper, or critical, bearing placement.
Thanks for watching man. It definitely does depend on placement, quality, and overall construction. Thanks for watching man 👊
Fishermen do not understand that only the shaft bearing makes a reel feel better and smoother on the cast, and any more than two bearings on the spool only add more friction to your cast. I have found that my high-quality 80's Shimano Magnulite, which only has two spool bearings and one shaft bearing, will outperform most of today's reels with ten bearings and up. I found my old Lews speed spool reel from the early 80s to perform better than many of today's fishing reels. The Lews is smother than all my high-end Shimano and Pflueger reels, and the Lews speed spool is cheap. It does not even have a Magnetic breaking system on it and only two bearings. When it comes to spinning reels, why pay for a spinning reel with a tone of bearing when the spool on a spinning reel does not even spin, making all those bearing useless?
Hell!!! ALL my reels are $60 and below. Had most over 6yrs. Still in rotation at damn near 3-4 times a week. With all having a 5+ lbs on them. Panfish set ups are on 10yrs running. Sure expensive reels are more appealing...but not necessarily practical. Maintenance balances quality!
I completely agree. I have reels that are all price ranges and maintenance is the BIG key. Some reels hold up better to certain applications compared to others. By no means do you need expensive gear to enjoy fishing. I tried to convey that in pointing out what a lot of the extra cosmetic stuff is that you pay for. Thanks for watching man!
Quality of machining is the most important part of anything mechanical, no bushing or number of bearing will make up for poor machining and tolerances. So Debo you nailed it!
I'm curious where diminishing returns really occur in baitcasting reels? Is it $100, $150, or after $180. Thanks for the video.
Good question
I have an SLX XT and I changed all the bushings with good bearings. Main shaft bushing for bearing, worm shaft bushing for bearing, knob bushings for bearings and the 2 main spool bearings, I replaced them with abec7 ceramics. It turned out really good!
Awesome info as always! I've always decided on reels based on how they feel in my hand... smoothness being a part of that. I don't really pay much attention to bearing count. I look for a smooth retrieve, palmability, and a good free spool.
I Agree man, those are all very important. Thanks for watching my friend!
Here is my $.02 about polymer bushings vs bearings.
Polymer bushings are lightweight, have no moving parts, and (generally speaking) much cheaper than good quality sealed SS ball bearings. For the most part they are maintenance free, don't corrode, and rarely totally fail. If you take care of them, they will outlast most other parts of the reel; however, if you get sand and grit on those bushings you'll ruin them before the day of fishing is over. And once you grind a groove in them, they're good as gone.
Sealed SS Ball Bearings do add a higher level of support and low resistance but at the cost of added weight and cost. The more bearings a reel has the likelihood the maker is cutting weight somewhere else in the reel (like plastic gears or levers). Sealed BB's are less susceptible to corrosion, dirt and grime, and seizing; while open BB's need regular maintenance to relube, clean out debris, and fight corrosion. Sealed BB's are more expensive and have added weight, but are less susceptible to failure and are generally maintenance free. Sealed BB's aren't always needed for the average application, but sure add a level of assurance when you drop it in the sand or mud.
My general thoughts: I think each has its use and more of one over the other has yet prove better IMHO.
I completely agree. Great overview on the difference between them all. Thanks for watching!
I look for a reel in the 60-100 range that has a little bit of everything in it. for example a reputation for build quality, smoothness, feel in hand, bearings, line capacity, longevity ie how long it lasts before needing a cleaning or repair, and color to match with rod.
I have the same Ambassadeur Abu Garcia 5500C bait casters that Used for 20 years of tournament bass fishing. I just maintain them they cast as good or better than all the new stuff.
Excellent video. And good to echo that those extra bearings can be a significant liability. My LFS Inshore has them and the paddles have an endcap to hide the screw/bearing. That endcap can also trap water (nasty saltwater) in the bearing area. The value they add is interesting, but it ups the chance that corrosion sets in.
Yea, it can be a give and take. Appreciate you watching my friend! P.s. glad I don't have to worry about salt. That stuff I'd rough on reels.
I'm all about cost. I'm a rookie and don't want to spend a ton, so I just read reviews and look for good bargains on reels (and rods) in the $80-100 range. Those are plenty nice for me.
@Tim Yeah I've also hit the Dick's 50% off deals from time to time, especially on Lew's gear.
I completely agree. That really seems to be the magic dollar amount for rods and reels. Thanks for watching!
One thing I noticed with my concept z is the bushings do not perform well in cold weather. I think they shrink in the cold creating drag. This is why I swapped out the spool bushings for bearings.
Interesting! That's good feedback man! Thanks for watching 👊
Another great video. The meaning of the reel bearing count confused me until you cleared it up with this video. Thank you.
Great video very easy to understand
Debo if you do a little research you can find a supplier for bearings’. Most bearings used in fishing reels are standard sizes use for many other applications. Depending on the quality, prices may vary. Local bearing distributors will check the size for you and provide a choice of styles to choose from. I use to rebuild all manners of machines and tools and accidently discovered this long ago. A good bearing suppler willing to explain the differences in bearing designs might interest you greatly. They also have all types and sizes of bushing that often provide more strength with less wear. There is a You-Tube channel called Tackle Advisor and this guy is tough on reel manufactures to extreme levels. However, if you can stand his critical attitude he has a great knowledge of fishing reels. He has a couple of videos comparing casting reels distances. He makes casts using bait-caster reels over 110-yards.
Yea, it would be cool to see them made. I have heard of tackle advisors. He has a great channel and is extremely knowledgeable. I enjoy his videos!
Good video I have told my fishing bro’s for years that having more bearings in a reel does not mean all that much and they just laugh at me. My first reel only had bushings and my second reel had three bearings which was amazing performance for a reel at the time. One day while fishing We tested who’s reel would cast the furthest and my three bearing reel that was bought in 1979 came in at casting 25 feet and his new 14 bearing reel came in at a cast of just 26 feet and this was in 2018 which makes my 3 bearing reel had 30 years of wear and tair over his 4 month old reel. I remember doing my own test on my shimano Bantom and it only had bushings in it but when I put just 2 bearings in it the reel worked just as well as any reel that had 3 or more bearing minus the smooth motion of the reel handle only do to not having a bearing in the shaft like the others. Another thing is all my bro’s think that a spinning reel with more bearing is better but it is not as the bearings in a spinning reel have almost nothing to do with the spool as the spool does not even move when you cast a spinning reel. I could go on and on on how a big name rod and reel makers are just ripping the fisherman off with there so called improvments when there is no improvement at all.
So true man! The old reels my pops still have came with brass bushings! Thanks for watching 👊👊👊
I have my uncle’s old Ambassadeur 5000’s and 6000’s from the late 1960’s, and I’ll be damned if I can find a bearing in them and they still work just fine. Though there are some assemblies that I have yet to disassemble and clean.
What matters most to me is cost, durability, and reliability, when it comes to reels. I have nothing against using cheap reels, so long as they will last, and not fall apart on me.
Completely agree. I have a wide variety of reels that are all in different price ranges. I'll use less expensive reels that perform too. Thanks for watching man.
Awesome video. Been fishing 40 years and I learned more here than most any other videos
Another great video!! I’m wondering if you have or would consider using Piscifun reels. I bought the upper end saex elite bait caster just after thanksgiving and got a killer deal on the reel and a extra “bfs” spool and I’m interested in possibly getting a phantom x also. Seeing as it’s winter in Illinois I’m in no hurry but would be interested to see your opinions on either reel. Also I’m not brand loyal but love a good bargain owning Abu Garcia, BPS, Daiwa and Quantum reels.
Thanks a lot man, appreciate you watching! I've never used any of the piscifun reels. I'm the same way here in Iowa, gives us too much time to shop for gear through the winter lol
Bearing count doesn't matter. What matters is where you put them. Actually the Curado K is so smooth because of the two bearings supporting the pinion gear 🤘
Oh nice! I'd definitely like to try one, only heard good things. Thanks for watching man!
Ive found that decent quality reels that have the 5 internal bearings, 3 for spool and 2 for the main shaft, feel the best to me generally...i always wondered how they got 12-14 bearings in a reel, i never realized they were in the handles! lol...Ive never needed to take the handle apart...
Thank you. I was a little confused because I have a team lew’s lite speed spool baitcaster with 10 plus 1 ball bearings and I also have the concept z by thirteen fishing (the green one) with zero ball bearings in which I was confused in why and how my thirteen fishing baitcaster has zero ball bearings while thirteen fishing is happy to announce/show off.
It was hard for me to describe it to my friend that doesn't know about fishing reels, now I can help him, BOOOM
"I"meaning I'll share this video to him lol
Awesome, hope this helps. Have a good week man!
Found your site Debo.. Impressive! I have been telling anybody I can about your good informative site. You need to come to Texas and fish Lake Fork with me sometime.
Thank you sir, appreciate you watching my channel. I'd love to get down to Texas and fish!
Thanks for the info I got my first baitcaster Diawa CA80. Had my first good day casting it only two blowouts. I have more problems with overhead casts than side arm.
when i buy a reel... durability, price, and do i enjoy using it usually (smoothness and weight) are the things i consider
Yep, I agree that is had to have what I need but also be comfortable to fish all day. Thanks for watching!
I've been on the fence about picking up a SLX for a new "all around" set up. I've owned many different brands over the years including lew's, abu garcia and 13 fishing. The most used reels today are my 3 kastking reels (whitemax, assassin and speed demon) and so far (a year later) they have been very very good to me. I'm curious to know what you're opinion is on the Royale Legends Elite vs. the SLX and which reel YOU THINK has a longer life of hard use. Also, You're videos are too good for only 11k subs dude. Keep the awesome vidoes coming brother! - Stay hooked
Thanks my friend, I appreciate that a lot. Overall, I feel the SLX is a good reel. I think any aluminum framed reel will generally hold up longer than a graphite framed reel. All depends on how often the equipment is used and how well it's maintained. Thanks for watching man 👊
Awesome video. Your the first reel mechanic I seen so far. I appreciate your knowledge.
I have three Shimano Caenan's which are only 4+1 bearings and they are very smooth. For long casting, I look for reels with high quality bearings like abec 5's. Bearing count is not my main consideration.
Yep, completely agree man. I'd like to try the casitas. Thanks for watching!
Depends on the type and quality of bearings, the placement, and how they're maintained (oiled).
Completely agree man. Thanks for watching!
I am a fairly new subscriber and rarely post comments, but I feel the need to mention my view, especially on the SLX and higher end Lews reels. I like them ALL. I have had Shimano Curados and liked them until the they introduced the Curado K. That is where Shimano lost me. For some reason My Curado K side plate and spool tensioner didn't seem to fit together properly. May have been one that slipped through QA. Who know. But at that point I tried Lews Lite and Custom Pro. I was very impressed with these and never looked back. I have been a Lews fan boy for several years now. This year I broke down and tried the Shimano SLX XT a friend suggested. This model has 4+1 bearings. I like that the side plate does not detach completely , similar to the "Beetle wing" feature of the 13 Fishing brand of reels. Even better, This Shimano SLX is Super Smooth and casts as far if not farther than my newest Lews Custom Lite which is only a few months old. This kind of makes me wonder why I spent so much on the higher end Lews reels.
I typically lean more towards name brands I get there is a lot of decent and cheap reels out there but if a company produces high quality parts it will establish a good name in the community. I think for most people it's more of a "who can make the best reel at price point $x " than anything else a lot of folks want value and there is nothing wrong with that at all. I grew up fishing cheap and I would buy cheap rods and reels with the expectation to replace it after a year (talking $30-ish) fishing gear meant for fresh water used in saltwater ... that can really add on the ware for cheaper options. I was happy doing that myself but after awhile I decided I simply wanted something nice.
You have cleared up my confusion on smoothness in reels, you should do reviews on Abu garcia. Never used one. Great channel man. Will be sharing your channel with everyone I know.
It's like Chevy Chase said in the movie Fletch, "it's all ball bearings", Haha. I've never put a real (reel) high emphasis on bearing count, my main concerns are, will this thing cast, can it handle big fish, and will it last. I have to say, I do get better performance from more expensive reels, but companies like Kast King, and Piscifun are narrowing the gap for sure.
Yessir, I have the same expectations of reels that you do. Thanks for watching, Russell!
Love the break down, yeah I’ve always thought the more the better / smoother
Great content Debo!!!Cant wait to see you catching some monsters soon! Spring is upon us !
Yea, it will be here before we know it. Hope I can land some biggins. Thanks for watching.
I am sure glad you explained that!
You're welcome, appreciate you watching!
I have a c3 it only 3 bearings I had for years still works !!!!
Loved this one need more on reel maintenance
My xfinity reel from lews is amazing idk why but it’s just really good have plenty of expensive reels and if you Just make the spool go it goes for almost 20 secs compared to my dc reel only does 15 sec
I like a good amount of bearings when the real is a decent quality reel and the placement of bearings are in the right places, yes I have owned 2-3 bearing reels in the past on several brands Abu , quantum , shimano , and so forth and so on some smooth some rough, but when I discovered kast king products they were cheaper price reels but high quality and thought was designed into the reels with a lot of bearings in the reels and to be honest I was shocked at not only how smooth the reels are but the quality that went into the design of the reels so...not only do I love the high amount of bearings but compared to the smoothness of the reels but the price and quality compared to say my 189 dollar quantum which is only about 6-7 bearing I can buy several of the kast king brand compared to only one of the other reels I'm still in awe of the quality and price of the cheaper reels asnd I'm rough on reels typically a cheaper reel won't last but not the case with kast king I'm thoroughly happy I don't have to keep replacing my reels from poor quality ima happy camper as they say so if the bearings are high quality and thoughtfully placed I got no problem having a reel that has 10-12 bearing reels as long as it adds to the smoothness and quality of the reel
Yep I've got less expensive baitcasters and more expensive baitcasters that have a high amount of bearings and like both. Just want folks to know that it takes more than just a lot of bearings to make a smooth reel.
@@DEBOSFishing your right back in the day my diawa reels had 2-3 bearings that was a good reel back then and I owned the same reel from Ryobi you have from your dad and no bearings and a fine reel it is .
Just getting into baitcasters, about to get one. Super educational vid.
Thanks man. Hope it helped you out 👊
Yep. More bearings More maintenance required! Good quality bushings in the right places do the job just as well, even in spinning reels. Line roller bearings are a glaring example.
Great video Debo. Really enjoyed the breakdown of that.
Thank you sir, appreciate you taking the time to watch!
I learn something new everytime. Keep em coming.👊
Awesome man, that's what it's about! Have a good week 👊
I still have old quantums and diawas with only 4 or 6 still operate just fine high quality bearings with fewer are probably better than a low quality reel with 12 bearings that are bad quality. Bearing count doesn't matter to me as much as longer lasting
I agree, longevity is an important factor! I don't want to have to replace a reel after a year of use. Thanks for watching!
I have old Abu reels from 1950s and 60s 70s who don't have any ball bearings they use brass roller berings ! They cast spinn just fine and they handle salt way better then ballberings do !
I also has old Abu baitcasting reels who has ballberings from stock. They cast maybe 1-2 yards longer that the difference you achieved but they need maintenance to do so !
If they not been taken care of you actually will cast shorter! This part most people don't know about.
I have been fishing whit those reels sense 1978 to present day. Ballberings are made of carbon steel or stainless steel for most cases. There's hybrid berings out there now and there is ceramic ones as well! The last one will cast longest distance because they can run dry !
Whit no lubricant that's why they spinn more and longer !
Think of that next time choosing a baitcasting reel!
Best regards from Sweden Scandinavia 🇸🇪
My Calcutta 200gtb large bearing but the are not sealed i guess it makes it easy to clean and grease
I have a quick question. Do you use a leader for bass fishing with your braided line? And why? Thank you great videos. Learning a lot before the season for bass starts. :)
Yes, I always use a braid to a leader on my spinning setups. The sensitivity of the braid is unbeatable. The leader helps keep the line harder to see. Thanks for watching man!
debo impresses once again!
That was totally informative. Thanks Debo. 👍
It's all about the details 👌 so useful like usual debo 🔥👍
Appreciate you tuning in man. Have a good week!
Just gotta look at the Shimano Calcutta with all 3 bearings it has. Still one of the best reels ever made 30 years down the track.
Absolutely man. All about where they are and what they are. Thanks for watching!
Yo Debo bro this is crazy i swear I was last night thinking of making a vid about this exact thing..Sweet or I was going to tell 1 of my TH-cam fishn buddies to do a review on there channel..
Sweet brother sweet..So glad u made this vid..ok on with the show .✌ bro (keeponfishn)
You're welcome man, appreciate you tuning it!
Good job.. made me think.. And made sense... Thanks for pointing these things out.,..
Really enjoy your videos... How bout ceramic bearing?
Thanks man, appreciate you watching! I do like the ceramic bearings. I'll talk about them when I put my Lew's Speed Spool back together!
@@DEBOSFishing thanks mate... Looking foward viDEBOS 👍🏼👑
Definitely tight engineering beats all, regardless of whether it’s bearings or bushed. By nature. Bushes have more contact surface therefore more friction however, choice of materials ie. ceramics or other high tech materials are complete game changers so there is nothing to suggest that bushes are automatically a poor choice. Bearings most definitely however, provide far more “ marketing” appeal. A greater sense of getting more for the dollar.
Great vids, more bearings can also add weight, what do you think of ceramic?
Yessir, that's a good point as well. I like them. I'll discuss them a bit when I film the vid putting the speed spool LFS back together.
Answer is hell no man. Bearings don’t mean crap in cheaper reels. Only high end does it really matter. I prefer the quality of the bearings over the quantity. But there needs to be a minimum of 5 I believe two supporting the pinion gear, tension, roller, and one on the main shaft. High end like I just said before with the five but instead of 1 bearing on the main shaft there should be two for smoothness, 2 in each bearing knob, and (sure but you don’t need it) a bearings on the level wind. That’s why Shimano and Diawa are the ONLY company’s who I buy from they get it with the quality of bearings over quantity. Any other companies reel I don’t like only if it is a mgl extremes or a megabass reel. Btw the way Shimano’s S ARB are the best stock bearing and better then most other bearings on the market. The only bearings that are better are the the expensive Japanese bearings. Spool Speed is a complete joke though just some cheap bearings with some marketing hype......
I have yet to try any high end shimano reels, but I'd love to. The SLX has felt good for a $100 I think. Thanks for watching and commenting man 👊
Great video. Very, very informative!!
Thank you very much for watching!
1:11 sleeve over your main shaft hahaha
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How often do you maintain ur ceramic bearing after saltwater fishing? Did u straight up service ur bearing after saltwater fishing?
For me, comfortability (is that a word?) and low maintenance are the most important factors in a reel
There are so many factors that go into play with casting distance, lure weight, line, rod, spool weight, etc that it’s hard to say which reel is best and I’m not going to do a reel test
The faster I can get the brakes dialed in, the faster I get into fishing mode and worry about my presentation
Casting precision is way more important than overall distance to me and comfortability and consistency go a long way (pun intended ) in getting that control
Like the video! Very educational!
Thank you, appreciate you watching!
Great info. Definitely answered some questions for me.
Awesome, appreciate you watching!
The curado k is amazing.
My lews super duty has 10 +1 yes I do think more barings are better
They certainly can be. As long as they are good quality and in good places. I have a number of reels like that. The lews LFS that I took apart is a 9+1 bearing reel and I love that thing!
I know this is an older video. But maannn I hate when I hear people judging the quality of a reel by the bearing count, Or even worse the tension knob clicker. To me not having the tension knob clicker just gives me more room to dial a reel in honestly. Most of the time it's just tightened enough to lose the side to side play anyway.
Abu round reels have 3 and 4 bearings they work for years should have brought one instead of the Calcutta 200gtb
Thank you so much for this video!! Really appreciate your time to explain this!!
What about 13 fishing zero bearing???
I discuss the concept z and its use of polymer bushings in this vid. Thanks for watching man 👊
Nice tips sir, i'm India and would like to know why my casting reel is not as smooth as it was new i mean after 3 to 6 month of use. I do go wishing 3 to 5 time a week for 3 to 4 hour. So i do cleaning and oiling of my casting reel but stil after greasing and oiling my reel is not as smooth like butter feeling while retive. So sir why it is happening how can i get as it was new. I have Royel Legend and Black-Max casting reel. Please response me
Thank you Debo really enjoyed the video I love video's like this you can't buy experience 👍
Debo,
What are your thoughts on that Lews Laser Pro? Looks really sick!
It has been a good reel. Really the same as the LFS speed spool with added centrifugal brakes and more drag BUT a graphite frame. I got it on an after Thanksgiving sale for like $60 and I'm happy. Regularly its $120 I believe. I'd go with the regular speed spool LFS with the aluminum frame at that price.
No. Absolutely not; much more must be considered when evaluating the quality of any reel. I have never thought of bearing count as the foremost reason to choose or reject a reel. Just saying. I thought that the plus one bearing was a roller bearing. Am I correct or not?
Yep, it's a roller bearing or anti-reverse bearing. Really just a clutch that only allows the handle to spin one way. Different people call it different things. Thanks for watching!
@@DEBOSFishing Thanks for clarifying that for me, DEBO.
I've used them with no ball bearings in reels for years plastic and copper hard bearings 🧐
What is the model of the shiny black and gold Lew's reel in the video?
You make me learn something new , Good Video sir.
Glad my videos can help others learn 👊 Thanks for watching!
Debo my man. I swear you have a video for every question I have. I'm on the fence between an SLX and Fuego CT to build a frog/jig/big t rig setup. Slx I can get in a combo with a H rod. Fuego would have to get a rod seperate. Then can forget the Revo X and SS LFS. Ugh.
Big question, how are the SLX rods? Reel good to frog and heavy lure fish with?
I frog fish with a slx heavy rod and reel combo and it works really well. I upgraded the drag washers to carbon fiber for $10 but it was working fine before.
@@topsecretmx5142 I ended up going with a SLX XT reel with an SLX rod and I love it!!