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When you say you can hear the bearings, do you mean a rattling sound? If so then I'd suggest that the oil you have used is too thin and is not coating all of the bearing.

I have used several types over the years and find some too thin and some too thick. I finally settled on TG Rocket fuel yellow for my 7HT reels as I found the red was a little too sluggish and the tournament stuff they do was way too fast for my casting style.

A good multiplier oil will change viscosity during different phases of the cast, thinning as the spool spins fastest and then thickening as it begins to slow down.

I guess it's all about what suits your style the best.

[QUOTE="Kine262, post: 29196, member: 331"] When you say you can hear the bearings, do you mean a rattling sound? If so then I'd suggest that the oil you have used is too thin and is not coating all of the bearing. I have used several types over the years and find some too thin and some too thick. I finally settled on TG Rocket fuel yellow for my 7HT reels as I found the red was a little too sluggish and the tournament stuff they do was way too fast for my casting style. A good multiplier oil will change viscosity during different phases of the cast, thinning as the spool spins fastest and then thickening as it begins to slow down. I guess it's all about what suits your style the best. [/QUOTE]

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