goteeboy Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hi OFNers I'm getting the gear ready for a new softwater season and a couple of my baitcasters are in need of some new bearings, at least I think it's the bearings since it's casting a bit loud and rough. I usually clean, lube and maintain my own gear, but I might need a pro for these two reels. I guess I have two questions. 1. Is there a place locally in the GTA where I can buy these bearings? 2. Is there a place locally in the GTA that's a top notch reel servicer? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Telling us reel make and model # would certainly help in answering your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goteeboy Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Telling us reel make and model # would certainly help in answering your questions. Sure Shimano Calcutta XT50 Japanese Domestic model. Daiwa Fuego baitcaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Telling us reel make and model # would certainly help in answering your questions. ...you just want to hear him talk dirty don't you? (sorry, been couped up!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman87 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 try www.bocabearings.com never had a problem with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 riverfisher is right, and the Boca Orange Seal are pretty well the best bearings you can get. I have them for my Calcutta TE100GT spool and they cast a country mile with a nice light lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 A Aikmann On Novar Rd. in Mississauga. You can either buy the bearings or have him service the reels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goteeboy Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 riverfisher is right, and the Boca Orange Seal are pretty well the best bearings you can get. I have them for my Calcutta TE100GT spool and they cast a country mile with a nice light lube. Hey bdox Regarding the boca orange. do they require oil or no? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Literally one drop of oil is all I put in mine, and that is good for the whole season. During the winter months I will take them out and soak them in lighter fluid, dry, and add a drop of oil. (make sure to remove the seal before soaking, as they are synthetic). The balls are ceramic hybrid, so they will never corrode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 If your reel uses the Shimano anti-rust bearings they are already about as good as it gets. A skilled reel mechanic can polish the working surfaces IE spool shaft etc. to make the reel even better. Changing the bearings without a good polishing job might be just mental masturbation. I know a guy in Wistuffa Kansas who is very good, but it means mailing the reel to the USA... PM me if you want details. Garry2R's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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