Thread: Pflueger Trion Reels

Originally Posted by stickum

Found the old bearings that I took out of the Pflueger Trion TRI30, so I took this photo to post so you fellas might can repair your reels also.
The original bearings (left), only have metal covers on the bearings, no rubber seal, water can get inside and cause rust as it did in mine.
The new bearings that I installed have double rubber seals so no water can get in.
Part number for the double sealed bearings for the Trion TRI30 is MR148-2RS.
Common sense would prevail in the design process, that this type of bearing should have been used in the reel at the factory.

This is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I’d decided to gift my two Trions to another fisherman. I’m going to upgrade the bearings like you did here before doing so. That way he won’t run as much risk of it bogging down when he gets it wet.


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