Subject: Saltwater Reels Bearing Information

10 bearings       Medalist Spinning 6025, 6030, 6035, 6040, 6050, 6070, 6080
  • 9 ball bearings plus one-way clutch bearing
  • Ball bearing locations: 2 on pinion gear / 2 on main gear / 1 on oscillation gear / 1 on line roller / 1 on spool shaft / 2 on handle knob
  • A one-way clutch with a multi stop as a back up in the 6050, 6060, 6070 and 6080 sizes
  • Important information: all ball bearings are stainless steel. 3 are fully sealed (2 on main gear and 1 on pinion gear)
 
 
6 bearings       Contender SS Baitcast Reel WLP
  • 5 ball bearings plus one-way clutch bearing
  • Ball bearing locations: 2 on spool shaft / 1 on crank shaft / 2 on handle knobs
  • This reel has 2 AST bearings in the reel that are very corrosion resistant
 
 
4 bearings       Contender Trolling G15, G30, G50, G50HS
  • 4 ball bearings
  • Ball bearing locations: Star Drag: 2 on spool shaft / 2 on crankshaft; Lever Drag: 4 on spool shaft
  • Important information: all ball bearings are fully sealed stainless steel
 
 
4 bearings       Contender Lever Drag G15L, G20L, G30L, G40L
  • 4 ball bearings
  • Ball bearing locations: Star Drag: 2 on spool shaft / 2 on crankshaft; Lever Drag: 4 on spool shaft
  • Important information: all ball bearings are fully sealed stainless steel



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