What's the difference ?

[Guest @Winter@]

Always carry 4 reels m8, and have before today had to use them all. No doubt your reel is a great one m8 but as the topic was about slosh I thought I would give my thoughts on that reel . As so many people claim the bearings are their downfall I thought I would point out that they are pennies to replace and the job only entails removing 6 screws to get at the old bearing to replace it - Not a difficult job at all. No doubt your real at around 200 quid is superior but perhaps not in everyones price range.

[rockerchris]

Ive had my slosh30's n 20s for a few years now cant beat the 20's for doggy fishing and casting, the only problem i find with the 30's is the handle gets a bit squeky and wobbly after some use!!

Edited March 2, 2006 by rockerchris

[Norm B]

Always carry 4 reels m8, and have before today had to use them all. No doubt your reel is a great one m8 but as the topic was about slosh I thought I would give my thoughts on that reel . As so many people claim the bearings are their downfall I thought I would point out that they are pennies to replace and the job only entails removing 6 screws to get at the old bearing to replace it - Not a difficult job at all. No doubt your real at around 200 quid is superior but perhaps not in everyones price range.

I've had a SL20SH for over 10 years and it's only had one bearing go, a drop of oil in the right place at the right time is all it needs. I did a total rebuild on my mates SL30SH and it cost less than £10, I even had to cut the big bearing off the shaft it was so rusted. He'd not oiled it in 4 years.

[Ian Burrett]

It's worth trying the local bearing shop when replacing bearings. Shimanos will charge you nearly a tenner for a bearing and it's just £1.20 from a bearing shop, I recon they were better quality too.

[phooey]

It's worth trying the local bearing shop when replacing bearings. Shimanos will charge you nearly a tenner for a bearing and it's just £1.20 from a bearing shop, I recon they were better quality too.

 

Dead right !

Same for ANY bearing ( washing machine, motor etc ) take old bearing out and quote the bearing number on the race.

 

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