pete s. Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 ANYONE TRIED THESE YET.......SEEMS TO ME IT WOULD CAUSE MORE PROFESSIONAL OVER RUNS......ANY CONVERSATION?.... I RECEIVED THE EMAIL TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!.....................thanks, pete http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKyMOcKF9Hc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 They'll improve the casting ability of the reel.........not necessarily the casting ability of YOU. You still need to know how to control the reel to get the most out of the bearings, and they need cleaning and lubing a little more often. But yes, if you can cast, they'll improve your reel. If you don't know how to use the reel, they'll probably make it worse, because yes, they'll allow the spool to spin faster and longer, and that can cause backlashing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete s. Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 thanks for reply....i have purchased some ceramic bearings for my ambasseteurs,but have not installed yet. just wondered about this brand of ceramic bearings ,and if any one have installed them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamboni Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Boca's are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsully18 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Just visited the Bocca site. Did I read right? Are these bearings $70 ea? I could tell from the video that they are extremely smooth. Look impressive. Would love to try them, but guess will have to wait 'til I build up some reserve. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfollmer Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I'm bad enough with my baitcaster as it is. I'd never get any fishing done with those bearings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 The last time I bought ABEC-7 bearings for my Shimanos was a couple of years ago, cost $7 ea. The TG ceramic bearings were double that. Do I need a spool that will freewheel for 2 minutes? I understand some guys like hotrodding their reels and can spend hundreds on just one reel doing it. No problemo. But for practical fishing, it's a simple question: "Can I reach that casting target from here, or do I need to stay on the trolling motor button for an extra second?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
