today my friend manage to land a mega pacu

sorry for the large image....



This post has been edited by katsumoto2011: Jan 27 2013, 10:31 PM

whereabout?

sukida resort

nice place

Hi all Anglers,

Obtained the bearing from Bro WWW today. The bearing is rated at ABEC7 SiC bearings in short, ceramic bearings.

Below are my test and review.

Reel: Shimano Curado 200G6
Spool: with 15lb line approx 100-m
Modification: Fine tuning and drag upgraded

Standard bearing: 30 seconds
Boka bearing with rubber: 34 seconds
Boka bearing without rubber: 40 seconds
Boka bearing without rubber + lube: 27 seconds

Finding the time kind of interesting tho. The orange rubber seal actually touches the inner roller and how come it's faster versus without orange rubber seal,it became slower.

Funnily enough, i realised that the Boka bearing without rubber and lubricated can sustain a high RPM within 10 seconds. Once it's reaching 10 seconds, i could hear the spool slowing down as if there is certain light resistance on the shaft.

My conclusion:
I could not explain why the bearing is slower, particularly when it's basically skeletal.

The bearing sustaining at high RPM for the first 10 seconds probably due to the weight of the bearing which is actually lighter compared to stainless steel bearings. Which also explains the quick start/ease of starting the bearing rotation, instead of a heavier bearing.

Looking at the bright side, how often or who can actually cast for 10 seconds before the lure drops into the H2O? Having such sustain of high RPM for the first 10 seconds, could actually explains why we are able to hit further distance with such bearing upgrade! For a RM40 upgrade parts, it is easily upgraded and inexpensive to replace

Well, that's my take... what's your take or comments?

just wondering what lube you use in the bearing ?

Daiwa oil... RUle of Thumb: Bearing--> Oil, Gears-->grease

there's few types you can consider

Shimano oil, abu oil, zpi F0, Qplus silicone treated....

Many types tho, i usually depends on the method i'm gonna fish and lube accordingly.

If i'm gonna be doing jigging where casting are not required, mostly, i'll be greasing either with QPlus gel grease or slap it with Yamaha blue grease(which is meant for outboard engine)

If casting is required in saltwater, i'll be lightly greasing similar to above. Only that above would be lots more where i'll remove the bearing shield and slap the a whole content in.

If fresh water casting, then oiling as usual. If you may fish in rapids and arsenals may get wet, then i'll oil it slightly more, rather than a drop.

Well, that's just my preference.

Regular casting, be it lightly oiled or slightly more - it does not effect much on my distance anyway....

Let's see if Bro WWW would be bringing in the other sizes or not...

Bro WWW,
The size for MGX is at 3x10x4 (sideplate) : 5x11x4 (spool)

The size for Daiwa is at 3x8x4 (sideplate) : 5x11x4 (spool)

I reckon to get 10x of 5x11x4 (which can be paired with your current bearing inventory) and 5x of 3x8x4 (which could be paired with the 5x11x4)

What say you?

Am quite sure a few of the MasterBaiter(caster) here would not mind to give it a try..

interesting ... and informative ... thanks, rory

gopro


don't know y the youtube code dun work...
http://youtu.be/A3PDXmYoF5U
if connection fast...view the 1080p version....huhu....

This post has been edited by chun: Jan 29 2013, 11:29 AM

gopro buy u.s cheap... cheapest version USD$199

have to ask bro 1dollar tumpang shipment....kekeke.... buy from official site or amazon also can

This post has been edited by chun: Jan 29 2013, 11:34 AM

bro Chun. Here u go.

perfect .. ! can go diving, too, within limits ... git me one'a'dese!
group order?
no need to fumble for handphone or bug other kakis to take pic anymore
and the fish gets to return to water faster
includes housing?

This post has been edited by acheong7: Jan 29 2013, 12:20 PM

GoPro Alternative

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2587676&hl=gopro

Thanks for the feedback bro.
Will look into that request. And am planning to bring them in soon.
Go MasterBaiters!

Many thanks Bro WWW,
Looking forward to the parts!!

How much were u quoted?

one of the chap's replies mentioned rm920 for the basic ... kinda pricey compared with a +USD200 Gopro

This post has been edited by acheong7: Jan 29 2013, 03:21 PM

And the gopro has a chest mount. I don't see how to mount this ion on the chest...

shoulder...?

may be helpful for those who might be interested http://www.bandfishingtackle.com/Waxing-Wa...-Moonphase.html

"There are four key moon phases. Waxing, Waning, Cresent, Gibbous. Waxing is when the moon is growing, or getting bigger, Waning is when the moon is getting smaller. A Crescent Moon is when the moon is less then half illuminated and the Gibbous is when the moon is more then half illuminated.

When fishing the Waxing Waning Moonphase the general rule is you fish the opposing tide of what the moon is doing. For example if the moon is Waxing or growing then try fishing the outgoing tide and when the moon is Waning getting smaller then try fishing the incoming tide. When the moon is in Crescent form then fish when the moon is at 10 - 2 or 2 -10 o’clock position in the sky. And fishing the moon when it’s directly above or in the 12 o’clock position in the sky is also good. On the Gibbous the same applies. On the full moon it pays to fish on the incoming tide and to fish deeper water, On the New Moon you can fish the out going tide and this is a time you can fish the shallower waters. Tip - the moon could be in these positions on the other side of the world you don’t need to actually see the moon as long as you know the positions at any given time."

there's more with helpful diagrams

Shoulder? I call it parrotview!