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Thanks for the reply. They list two bearing parts on the schematic, one is 3x10x4 (BNT2927) and the other 8x12x3.5 (BNT2937). The larger bearing seems to be only in one spot and that is on the inside of the star drag. The other two smaller ones are listed, but there's a third bearing on the spool unlisted. I drew on the schematic to show you what I mean. The giant green circle is the unlisted bearing on the schematic:

So I've purchased two abec 7 ceramic bearings size 3x10x4mm. On the shimano cardiff schematic it lists 3 of the bearings and it's part number but the bearing that's held on the spool by a pin is not listed. There's 4 bearings in total on the reel and I was only looking to change the two that are on the spool. Here's the achematic: http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/overhead/cardiff.html You can see if you zoom in where the centrifugal brakes are there is a bearing on the spool shaft but they don't label it. I was wondering if that bearing is the same size as the bearing in the side plate. I basically want both spool bearings to be change, not to worried about the star drag bearing or the tension adjuster bearing.

Hopefully someone does, Friday weather looks amazing!

Hey RodBender, I got a new camera recently, (not the level you have), but I don't really know much about settings. Wondering if you could offer any assistance. I believe I have a Sony A5000 mirrorless. It has interchangeable lens.

Okay awesome thanks for the replies. I aleady have Cals universal reel and star drag grease for the drag discs. I woukd imagine I just need to get oil as well. Anyone know any good websites with pictures or a good video?

Hey guys, wondering what you guys do for reel maintenance and general cleaning over the winter for next spring. I have BPS Johnny Morris Carbon Lite Im looking to clean out. Do you guys just take it to BPS, or DIY? Im okay with DIY but Im not sure exactly which parts need cleaning and re-greasing or lube.

Seems like there is two sales. One starting on the 23rd and one starting on the 25th. it looks like CAD pricing as well. The Hook 7 is 499 USD, and the sale price in the flyer shows 599 saying its normally 799. So based on that Id wager CAD pricing shown,

If it was a week ago maybe, not now.....I went on Friday the 4th, they had lots of lures, reels, and rods. I went back on the 7th and basically it was all gone. So that was a week ago, Id imagine most things are cleared out.

Love that Kalins grub color. Caught lots of different fish with that color.

Senko, T-Rigged weightless. If nothing is working this works.

I think at this point its a sure thing. He leads two states to secure the 270 votes he needs.

For the beast is the 50 size spool large enough? I also came across the old revo toro NACL 60 in a 6:1 gear ratio. I've read lots of good things on the NACL model that they don't make anymore.

Trampoline had no action. We only hit it once in the morning.

Dont think money is the main issue. I see them online: kijiji, amazon, ebay, etc. I honestly dont really want a round reel. I wanted a low profile baitcaster, and everyone keeps recommending a round reel.

Still had a decent selection of musky lures. I was able to get a nice musky tackle box for 40% off as well. 40% off all musky stuff, lots of bulldogs and magnums left. Picked over on suicks, believers, jakes, and shallow raiders.

Thanks for the reply. It looks like the winch was discontinued. Looks like the really shortened the Toro lineup to 3 reels. Toro, Beast, and rocket.

I have a Cardiff right now. but the drag is weak and the line pick up is slow. I should have done more research before buying it. I thought it was a musky reel but it's not really meant for it.

Ya I sort of want the reel to do most things. I dont need to throw double 10s. I could always use double 8s. But I still want to throw jerkbaits and plastics.

Thanks for the replies guys, my one concern is the 15lbs of drag. The other reels are more like 25lbs of drag. And the curado is a higher gear ratio which could make throwing any spinner blade tougher.

nice video. funny fail with the rod slip. Net man needs to be fired for that musky swimming out.

I would have thought the Lexa 400 and revo toro s60 would both be okay for throwing 10s. Low gear, large spool, decent line retrieve.

Ya ive been googling a lot. Feel like every time I click another link I get polar opposite views. Some people say Abu, some say Shimano, etc. I think the main purpose of the rod will be throwing large inline spinners like 8s and 10s. It looks like Abu doesnt make the winch anymore, its not listed on there website, just the Toro S and the Toro Beast, but the beast is above my budget.

Looking for low profile, not a round reel. the calcutta is also around $500 these reels are more like $250

Looking at expanding my musky arsenal. These 3 reels all seem to be in the same category. Id be looking at the 5:1 gear ratios in the Lexa and Toro, the Curado only comes in 6:1. The Lexa has a short line retrieve of only 23" in the 5;1; where the revo toro 60 has 29" in the 5:1 gear. The Curado is also 28", but using a higher gear of 6:1, could be harder on reeling in double 10's. If i upsize the Lexa to the 400 it gets considerably heavier at 15oz, but line retrieve increases to 27", but it'd be the heaviest reel out of the 3 options. the 400 would also have double the line capacity of the Curado at 200yards for 80lb braid. The Lexa 300 is more in line with Curado and Toro for line capacity. Any thoughts or considerations?

lol got it! wasn't sure the dialogue before hand. Thanks for all the replies guys. Wouldnt have happened without Pete and his really nice equipment.