Bearing Resources
Whether you're trying to identify a fishing reel, track down the exact bearings inside it, or simply convert a measurement from inches to millimetres, this resource library is built to help you get the right part the first time. Below you'll find our full collection of guides, schematics and reference charts, covering everything from reel model naming conventions through to bearing material specifications and hands-on replacement tutorials.
Reel Identification & Naming Guides
- Daiwa Fishing Reel Identification Guide
- Daiwa Fishing Reel Models, Prefixes and Suffixes Guide
- Shimano Fishing Reel Series, Prefixes & Suffixes Guide
Bearing Specifications & Reference Charts
- Fishing Reel Bearing Specifications
- Imperial to Metric Conversion Table
- Bearing Specifications (Materials and Precision Ratings)
- Nitro RC Clutch Bell Bearings
Shimano Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Baitcaster Fishing Reel Schematics
- Shimano Calcutta Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Curado Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Fishing Reel Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Nasci Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Overhead / Game Fishing Reel Schematics
- Shimano Saragosa Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Sedona Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano SLX Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Spheros Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Spinning Reel Schematics
- Shimano Stradic Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Symetre Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Tiagra Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano TLD Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Torsa Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Tyrnos Schematics with Bearing Locations
- Shimano Vanford Schematics with Bearing Locations
Step-by-Step Tutorials
- Tutorial: How to Measure Bearings
- Tutorial: Shimano Stradic CI4+2500FA Complete Bearing Replacement
- Tutorial: Shimano Stradic Line Roller Bearing Replacement
- Tutorial: Nutribullet Bearing Replacement
Can't find the schematic or specification you're after? We're adding new guides regularly, so get in touch and let us know which reel or bearing you'd like us to cover next.