Supertuning a Lews Speed Spool by changing its bearings

Supertuning a Lews Speed Spool by changing its bearings.
Detailed video shows step-by-step how to install bearings in a Lews Speed Spool
Spool Pin Pliers to take the spool pin out of your reel: ow.ly/BnvaL
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[@webmoss]

I love the loud sound as I’m ripping my lure into a bird’s nest!

[@bocabearings]

In that event, it's a great time to upgrade your bearings and remove spool play :)

[@webmoss]

@@bocabearings that’s the Tim Allen way…. Arrr arrr arrr!

[@Van1l1a.G0r1l1a]

Take a hack saw or Dremel and cut a slit into a pair of standard pliers on the tip about 1/8" long and it works perfect to remove the spool retaining pin.

[@fredb8626]

Mine bird nest fine as they are

[@grandviewguy18]

I shouldn't have laughed at this but I did lol.....because I feel this comment haha. 🐦

[@howabouthetruth2157]

For any of the better quality Lew's models made at the Korean plant, starting with the model "Tournament MB" and up, I challenge everyone to simply take the reel apart & thoroughly clean out all the factory lube & oil, that involves dropping the factory ball bearings in mineral spirits to soak for a couple hours. Remove the bearings & thoroughly dry them using compressed air, and then just re-oil & re-lube everything with the pricier hi-performance oil & lube that you guys sell & recommend for your bearing upgrades. I find that the factory-stock ball bearings in all the better models of Lew's bait casters are pretty darn good, and only requires the finer oil. This alone, WILL improve the free-spool spin. But KNOW THIS: The pricier hi-performance oils & lubes EVAPORATE much faster than factory lubes & oils, which is why Lew's & many other reel companies use the thicker factory oils & lubes, because it LASTS LONGER, as most anglers usually don't service their reels often enough. If the hi-performance oils & lubes are used, ya better be prepared to service your reels much more often. Of course, a lot of guys run their ball bearings completely free of any oil, for the ultimate in free-spool spin. I really don't know how that may or may not affect the factory stainless steel ball bearings, so for fresh water bass fishing, I personally choose to apply ONLY a single drop of factory-oil per bearing only once or twice a year, and lube the gear only once every 12 to 18 months.........and my Lew's reels are still performing like new. ( I own multiples of each model: "Pro-G"......"Super Duty"......and "BB1 PRO". GREAT REELS.

[@evanswink5604]

Howabouthetruth I 100% agree, if you don't want to pay the $15 to put some good bearings in there, that's understandable. There amazing just to leave the original bearings on the reel.but I recommend too, super cheap and amazing quality

[@lancehoward1802]

They mainly have to put all that in at the factory because it helps protect the reel during shipping and storage. Even a brand new reel you buy might be sitting in stock storage at Lews and the store for very long periods before someone purchases it and starts using it.

[@BD1JR]

Do you have a video for a Lew's Hypermag

[@Cornuts1000]

I don’t think the clip is needed on the tension knob side to keep the bearing in. The spring will keep tension on the bearing as well as the cap. I took mine out and works even better

[@--RSL--]

Wish daiwa was that easy. Have a daiwa fuego that started making noise after i tried holding the spool and reeling when removing a nest. Im thinking i ruined the pinion bearing or bent the spool rod... what would your guess be?

[@bocabearings]

Could be that, could be something got loosened and knocked out of place. I would maybe open it up and check the bearing and then tighten everything back down. Quick simple check before having to do something else. Hope that helps!

[@--RSL--]

@@bocabearings thx! Your bearings are working great in all my reels btw. Ill be ordering the pinion bearings soon.

[@P0L021]

Which bearings will work for beer speed spool models?

[@bocabearings]

Hi there, please feel free to email us at [e-mail] or check out our full fishing bearing catalog here: www.bocabearings.com/products/bearing-applications/fishing-reel-bearings?ProductType=2

[@tirandolinea3118]

Where can I buy? some pliers to remove pins from my spool

[@bocabearings]

Hey Tirando, Here is the link to our spool pin pliers. Let us know if you need any help. www.bocabearings.com/products/fishing-spool-pin-pliers-21933

[@junk250]

assembly without light oil , dry bearings ?

[@dragonz868]

If they are sealed bearings you can't oil them. Well you could but it wouldn't do anything

[@jasonking3096]

U don’t oil ceramic bearings.

[@jorgesanjines2302]

CAN YOU AT BOCA BEARING GUARANTY THOSE ARE MADE IN USA..OR CHINA.

[@bassbrothers7127]

The FR-093C kit doesn’t fit the new speed spools

[@P0L021]

Do you know which kit will work for the newer ones and can you link it plz?

[@kerryparks6744]

Won't these Boca Bearings increase backlash??

[@bocabearings]

It just takes some getting used to.

[@bigwu100]

I bet it does.

[@webmoss]

Apply more brakes…. lol

[@fuckedupswede]

U basically only need ceramic bearings if you fish in saltwater

[@raywilliams6098]

speed spool supossd to be fast already.. show before free spool. $50 bearings lmfao

[@chainsawgrip]

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