Does anyone know of a source for two-way roller bearings. Gotta have direct drive. I think it would be intresting to see if there is a place out there would be able to fit one into the present day Shimano Bantams such as the Curado, Citica etc.

I also wonder how much the price would be...

Sure would beat tracking down 201's on Ebay and paying upwards of $200 for em. Ive got a couple 201's and a couple 251's and there is just no comparision...the 201's are such a superior reel.

One of the best NW sourses of reel parts is Ollie Damons in Portland. The number is 503-232-3193 (at least it used to be the number, and likely still is). They do lots of reel repairs and refurbishing.

To make a two way roller bearing out of the one way the shimanos have now, Just let them get really dirty. That did it for one of my Curados

I have a calcutta that is now direct drive.I removed the one way bearing and replaced it with a piece of brass I turned on a lathe to fill the space of the oneway bearing,its great to play fish on.

Centerpin.Would you be willing to make another for sale or trade ? How is working with a reel that is always in direct drive.e.g. Transporting or just hiking around.

Centerpin-
I would be intrested as well.

Thanks!!

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