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    reel bearings

    I’m sure this has been discussed before but how much difference have you seen between standard bearings vs. ABEC-5 vs. ABEC-7? Reel cleaning time and have some bearings to replace. If I’m looking at 10’ or less distance I’ll not bother.

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    Re: reel bearings (191 champ)

    imo not much, replace them if you have worn out bearings, clean them and 1 drop of oil will do wonderrs



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    Re: reel bearings (191 champ)

    IMO...quite a bit. I've replaced all my Curado stock bearings with OS Abec-7 bearings. Smoother and it take less effort to cast just as far.

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