Thread: JDM reels relating to panfish

My jdm tatula spools arrived today. Fit perfect on my lt1000 reels. Removed the bushings and added the spool bearings from hedgehog. The stock usa 1000 spools have three drag washers, jdm spools have 1. Also installed the bearing kit in my 20 Luvias. What a difference that handle bearing makes, you would never think it would matter, but much smoother feeling afterwards. I think the spool and shaft bearings make a difference also. When I had the reel stock, spooled with line, jig tied on, and clipped to hook keeper, drag loose you could watch the spool wobble when reeling. No more wobble after bearing install. Smooth. I