The Baitcaster Thread

[Megabass]

Thought I would start a thread on
Everything to do with baitcasters.
For those wanting to learn how
To tune up there bc to which
Oils or grease to use or just the
Basics.

My first question is bearing upgrade
What tools are required and steps to
Doing it any pictures would be awesome .
Cheers

[Tom156]

http://tomsfishingblog.com/2013/07/1...t-impressions/

Upgrading spool bearings are an easy and effective way of getting the most out of your bait caster.

[Megabass]

Awesome thanks Tom

[nagz]

These are my fav

http://www.bocabearings.com/productd...x?ItemID=21933

By far

Use them flat out

[Megabass]

Awesome site thanks nagz

Have you used ceramic bearings
In any of your reels ?

[Slick-Ackers]

I've got a question. Im looking to get a spare spool for my zillion crazy cranker. Do I have to look for a specific crazy cranker spool or will majority of the Daiwa baitcast have spools that would fit the crazy cranker. Also where can I buy a spool in australia for a good price?

[nagz]

Originally Posted by Megabass

Awesome site thanks nagz

Have you used ceramic bearings
In any of your reels ?

Yeah mate

Pretty much all of em have ceramic hybrid abec 7's

Worth the upgrade

[Megabass]

Originally Posted by Slick-Ackers

I've got a question. Im looking to get a spare spool for my zillion crazy cranker. Do I have to look for a specific crazy cranker spool or will majority of the Daiwa baitcast have spools that would fit the crazy cranker. Also where can I buy a spool in australia for a good price?

Don't quote me on this .
But I'm pretty sure you can run a
Hlc zillion spool on it .

Where to purchase in Australia no idea
But check out
Samurai tackle
Japanangler
Online

[chris268]

I always upgrade the bearings on my baitcaster reels. For my Revo LT and Zonda Hedgehog, i used Hedgehog Studio and ZPI finesse bearings. They're more suited to casting lighter weights. Both these reels are pretty capable when it comes to throwing light lures but the bearing upgrade made them a lot better!

For my Revo S i installed Boca orange seal bearings - i was using that reel to cast 1/2oz spinners and it made a big difference in casting distance. BTW, always run ceramic bearings dry. They're a little noisey but cast way better. I cleaned my bearings and added a drop of quantum hot sauce after someone talked me into it. I tried it out once, cleaned the bearings and ran them dry again. I lost a decent amount of distance as the bearings weren't spinning as freely.

I use this pin removing tool. It simply sits on top of the pin and you screw the t-piece which slowly pushes the pin out. I haven't tried spool pin pliers but i did try regular pliers once... never again...



Another good upgrade, but usually expensive, is a lighter spool. There's a lot of aftermarket spools you can get from Japan that are lightweight and shallow if you're into the finesse side of baitcasting.

[Megabass]

Cheers chris
Have you tried a low viscosity oil ???

[nagz]

Give oust oil a go, just a little drop per bearing

[Megabass]

Any one running full ceramic bearings in there reels ??

[FTP]

I just love baitcasters! They are the reason that I have joined this forum, so much good info here!!

I am looking to buy a Calcutta Conquest for my surf fishing...

Total bc addict