Bearings - Vintage Shimano vs Today's Reels - Fishing Rods, Reels
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Help me understand ball bearings in reels - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums
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How Fishing Reel Gears Work
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Kayak Fishing: Rod & Reel Choices - Island Fisherman Magazine
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Finally got my own fishing rod and reel! Daiwa BG 2500 on a Shimano Talavera Inshore Spinning Rod. : r/Fishing_Gear
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I've got a really old reel and don't know how to properly use it. : r/FishingForBeginners
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Matching vintage reels with vintage glass, Another Spin on Glass
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The Evolution of Big-Game Fishing Reels
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The ultimate big pit reel for surfcasting
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