Ball Bearings...

WTL · 05-19-08, 10:27 PM

I have a question that I never really though of before - you know how reels are advertised with a number of ball bearings, be it 4, 6, 9 or whatnot - well, in the reels with 9 bearings where are they are located? Cause I can count 2 or 3 in most reels on the spool shafts, and maybe on the handles - where are they sticking these bearings and do they even do anything?

zooker · 05-20-08, 06:22 AM

brother love
ten bearings are found here.
one in each end of the cranking handle
4 pin bearings on the drive gear
2 bearings on the inside spool shaft
2 bearings on the outside spool shaft

nuff said

zooker

Captmikestarrett · 05-20-08, 08:14 AM

Bearings on a spinning reel are supiferlios.

Capt Mike

brushhog · 05-20-08, 10:38 AM

WTL, Is there no other more pressing issues you could apply your agile mind to? If not, I've got a couple, one about a chicken and an egg and another about trees falling in the forest...

"ball bearings? it's all ball bearings now days" - Fletch

WTL · 05-20-08, 10:42 AM

Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics, but I can see no greater waste of my brain power than to spend it on those idiots.

No bearings will have to do.

doc · 05-20-08, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WTL

Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics.

I like watching the three stooges.

All that is missing from the debates from the remaining 3 candidates, is the slaps and nuck, nuck, nuck sounds.

Buzz Wing · 05-20-08, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

supiferlios.

Capt Mike

HUH!?!?!

Ya mean 'superfluous', as in excess or too many? Do I not understand French?

-Buzz

Captmikestarrett · 05-20-08, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

HUH!?!?!

Ya mean 'superfluous', as in excess or too many? Do I not understand French?

-Buzz

Dat dere where SMIB...not french..

Capt Mike

Wishing2BFishing · 05-20-08, 01:43 PM

"Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics, but I can see no greater waste of my brain power than to spend it on those idiots."

WTL, I agree. Keep talkin' about bearing if it floats your boat.

brushhog · 05-20-08, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics, but I can see no greater waste of my brain power than to spend it on those idiots.

No bearings will have to do.

Other than repeatedly banging said brain into proverbial wall you are probably right... Ball Bearings are far more interesting and productive. Remember 10 months ago when we felt hopeful about the upcoming election? seems like a lifetime ago now...

Did no one get the Fletch reference? classic Chevy Chase movie...

WTL · 05-20-08, 02:24 PM

Brushhog, when have I ever been hopeful about anything?

brushhog · 05-20-08, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

Brushhog, when have I ever been hopeful about anything?

If you're talking politics - Ron Paul... Incidentally a guy not too far from my house still has his Ron Paul sign on the lawn!

If you're talking life in general, I would hope you are hopeful each and everytime you climb into the boat!

JRL · 05-20-08, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Captmikestarrett

Bearings on a spinning reel are supiferlios.

Capt Mike

Plus +1 for the truth!

I stopped paying attention when they got up to 4.

MrPhotographer06 · 05-20-08, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

HUH!?!?!

Do I not understand French?

-Buzz

Ne vous faites pas sous français de position ? trop mauvais. j'ai pris mon examen français hier =]

Cranebird · 05-20-08, 06:44 PM

William, The bearing count can result from the handle as well.F***ed if I know where the hell they come up with the number of bearings they advertise because I cannot find them in the reels either.

ICY Bird

MrPhotographer06 · 05-20-08, 06:48 PM

i've taken my spools off to lube them up and never seen them.. need to detonate a reel when its beyond repair and see how many i can find

zooker · 05-20-08, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPhotographer06

Ne vous faites pas sous français de position ? trop mauvais. j'ai pris mon examen français hier =]

now dats funny right der..

zooker

Buzz Wing · 05-20-08, 10:03 PM

My fare scholar Zooker-man, can thou please explain what thy Brother Scott has said?

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 05-20-08, 10:07 PM

heheheheheheheee....

BB

MrPhotographer06 · 05-20-08, 10:07 PM

Do not do you understand French? too bad. I took my French exam yesterday =]

there ya go

zooker · 05-21-08, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzz Wing

My fare scholar Zooker-man, can thou please explain what thy Brother Scott has said?

-Buzz

no...

zooker

CarpMan · 05-21-08, 07:58 AM

Sir Buz, this is not the best transluation, but I think he is trying to tell you something!..Bourdonnez, vous doivent effectuer votre travail la maison... In short, Mrphoto is telling you to do your home work.

MrPhotographer06 · 05-21-08, 05:39 PM

oui.. ca va? tu aussi! ( sarcastique ) Chouette !

bamabassman · 05-21-08, 09:21 PM

only know 1 cajun french sentence...can't even PRINT it here, hahahaha.

05-19-08, 10:27 PM	#1
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Ball Bearings... I have a question that I never really though of before - you know how reels are advertised with a number of ball bearings, be it 4, 6, 9 or whatnot - well, in the reels with 9 bearings where are they are located? Cause I can count 2 or 3 in most reels on the spool shafts, and maybe on the handles - where are they sticking these bearings and do they even do anything? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-20-08, 06:22 AM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	brother love ten bearings are found here. one in each end of the cranking handle 4 pin bearings on the drive gear 2 bearings on the inside spool shaft 2 bearings on the outside spool shaft nuff said zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-20-08, 08:14 AM	#3
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Bearings on a spinning reel are supiferlios. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

05-20-08, 10:38 AM	#4
brushhog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Whitesboro, NY Posts: 1,222	WTL, Is there no other more pressing issues you could apply your agile mind to? If not, I've got a couple, one about a chicken and an egg and another about trees falling in the forest... "ball bearings? it's all ball bearings now days" - Fletch __________________ 3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.

05-20-08, 10:42 AM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics, but I can see no greater waste of my brain power than to spend it on those idiots. No bearings will have to do. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-20-08, 01:43 PM	#9
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	"Well Hog, we could talk presidential politics, but I can see no greater waste of my brain power than to spend it on those idiots." WTL, I agree. Keep talkin' about bearing if it floats your boat.

05-20-08, 02:24 PM	#11
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Brushhog, when have I ever been hopeful about anything? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-20-08, 06:44 PM	#15
Cranebird BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath, NY Posts: 308	William, The bearing count can result from the handle as well.F*ed if I know where the hell they come up with the number of bearings they advertise because I cannot find them in the reels either. ICY Bird __________________ ****************************************

05-20-08, 06:48 PM	#16
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	i've taken my spools off to lube them up and never seen them.. need to detonate a reel when its beyond repair and see how many i can find

05-20-08, 10:03 PM	#18
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	My fare scholar Zooker-man, can thou please explain what thy Brother Scott has said? -Buzz

05-20-08, 10:07 PM	#19
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	heheheheheheheee.... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-21-08, 07:58 AM	#22
CarpMan BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 676	Sir Buz, this is not the best transluation, but I think he is trying to tell you something!..Bourdonnez, vous doivent effectuer votre travail la maison... In short, Mrphoto is telling you to do your home work.

05-21-08, 05:39 PM	#23
MrPhotographer06 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 2,096	oui.. ca va? tu aussi! ( sarcastique ) Chouette !

05-21-08, 09:21 PM	#24
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	only know 1 cajun french sentence...can't even PRINT it here, hahahaha.

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