https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:31:09 +0000 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:32:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=124165 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1717949&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1717949 Author: Garry 23041
Subject: 124165
Posted: 14 Feb 2018 at 8:32am

I have been told ceramic are the go....

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:32:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1717949&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1717949 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1717132&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1717132 Author: cylindricalrollers
Subject: 124165
Posted: 05 Feb 2018 at 9:03pm

Ihave taken Icemans recommendation and have been doing some research andfound an alternative. I have spoke to some bearing suppliers and foundthe right size bearing in Stainless Steel. Great reels the Stradic FI series. I recently had a similar issue withmy Saragossa 8000F. Although this reel doesn't use a bearing but a nylonbushing it was seized.]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:03:41 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1717132&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1717132 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1688555&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1688555 Author: smudge
Subject: 124165
Posted: 08 May 2017 at 6:31pm

Awesome, thanks Steve I will measure them tomorrow.
]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 18:31:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1688555&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1688555 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1688550&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1688550 Author: swordfishsteve
Subject: 124165
Posted: 08 May 2017 at 6:24pm

Yes I stock Stainless bearings for these reels, give me sizes then I can match correctly, cheers swordfishsteve]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 18:24:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1688550&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1688550 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687787&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687787 Author: MATTOO
Subject: 124165
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 8:46am

I go to my local bearing shop.
Think any bearing supplier will be able to help you.]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 08:46:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687787&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687787 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687771&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687771 Author: smudge
Subject: 124165
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 5:59am

Where did you get the SS bearing Mattoo?
]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 05:59:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687771&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687771 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687766&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687766 Author: MATTOO
Subject: 124165
Posted: 02 May 2017 at 1:23am

Smudge,
Yep for some reason manufacturers make there stuff for salt water without s/s bearings. Go figure.
Anyway as You I have a couple of stradics that where detoriating. So I replaced the bearings with S/s bearings.
The results are excellent. All the bearings in all my reels I replace with stainless.
And I prefer to use grease not oils. Most bearings in reels are under load and at times heat, oils dissipate more. Though in some mechanisms oil has its place.
Those stradics are well worth rescuing.
As you know I've caught some mighty fine fish on them including Marlin.]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 01:23:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687766&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687766 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687750&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687750 Author: Bigfishbob
Subject: 124165
Posted: 01 May 2017 at 9:10pm

Been there done that with the same reel Smudgie, stupid place to put a ball bearing full stop, even stupider to put an Always Rust Bearing! I had one outfit try to charge me 20 bucks for a new one, and another outfit just gave me one. My reel had only been used for catching baitfish over  a few years, not much use at all. ]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 21:10:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687750&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687750 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687749&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687749 Author: Polar_Kiwis
Subject: 124165
Posted: 01 May 2017 at 9:05pm

Or hunts...]]> Mon, 01 May 2017 21:05:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687749&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687749 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=124165&PID=1687744&title=stradic-4000-fa-bail-roller-bearing#1687744 Author: smudge
Subject: 124165
Posted: 01 May 2017 at 8:47pm

I have a Stradic 4000. Lovely reel to use and yeah it's got a 399 year warranty but I never bother with those. I had it apart for a first service and found the non return bearing was rusty. Big mistake to take it apart so I just ordered a new one. After about six months in a box I finally got round to putting in back together. Solid internals and it was as smooth as until I tried it out last night by reeling in a coffee table.

As soon as line was put through the reel it started to sound like a concrete mixer. Obviously the line roller bearing was puffed. So I took it aprat. There must be ten parts to this simple device. Anyhow it was no better after much Inox so I took the bearing apart. It is tiny.

It also didn't have any balls left in the bearing . Not one. The reel was never neglected and I know that line rollers get a hard time. IMO this is the weak spot in a beautiful reel. Sometimes bigger is better. It did a years use, admittedly it got used every other weekend at least and has caught big snapper, legal kings and countless sharks. Still I think it's a shame it is just a little too clever for its own good with the bail arm roller at least.

SwordfishSteve, can I get a replacement off you?
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