Dramer77 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 i thought about trying them, but i went with the new revo3 SX Quote
Knightiac Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I had a PQ early on and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately had to get rid of it but when I got back into it I got a johnny morris signature series 2. I've had that one for a year and another for 8 months. They've actually gotten smoother and cast further now than the day I bought them. They are GREAT reels in the $160 range. They are a little bigger than the typical low profile reel, but not by much. I then needed a third reel so I purchased a Lews Tournament MG at Dicks for $130 I believe. It was a spur of the moment purchase. I like the reel, very low profile and its smooth, but I wish I would have either bought another signature series or just bought a PQ instead. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Goose52 had an outstanding post in this thread that pretty much touches on most advantages/concerns with this reel. I purachased mine back in the spring and fished it through early December. A fee notes... 1. The dual breaking system has two separate dials literally within the same dial. It is a bit tricky to get it dialed in but the nice thing is that the reel doesn't have to be opened to adjust the brakes. The reel casts very well with a variety of baits. 2. The reel is very small and easy to palm. It was very comfortable to fish for extended periods of time. 3. I love the clicking cast control knob and drag. These make adjustments quick and painless. 4. The gears on this reel area grindy and can become annoying. I think mine got better as the season went on but I would still not consider it smooth regardless of if the reel is without lime or spooled up and being fished on the water. In summary BPS likely rushed this products out too soon. The casting, features and weight are great hits but the gears are big disappointment. If you can find one that doesn't feel geary I would say by all means go for it. If not it is your call. I snagged mine for $90 and I feel the reel was a solid purchase for my phenix recon. Total weight of the outfit is below 9 ounces and they look sharp together. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Does anyone out there know who manufacturers the Johnny Morris line of reels?At one time it was Browning. Just curious. Thanks. No, it wasn't. Browning has never been a reel manufacturer, regardless of what you may have been told. BPS reels are manufactured at two facilities, the same two facilities that manufacture the vast majority of OEM manufactured reels in the world. One facility is in Korea, one is in China. BPS holds the manufacturing rights to all of their reels, providing design, engineering, and tooling, just as companies like Pure Fishing, and Lews. Few reel companies other than Ardent, Daiwa, Shimano, and Okuma make their own reels in their own factories. 1 Quote
craww Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 You definitely want to handle it before you buy, I will say the one I ended up with isn't going anywhere. The light weight and ability to cast lighter lures are big pluses. Something also that doesn't get discussed is these reels have great drags, really smooth and strong. As someone who's spent a lot of time throwing walking baits my wrists appreciate the lightweight. It ain't no core, or 50E even but considering if you shop smart it can be had < $100 NIB its a great value. Quote
central.PA.bass Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I still think the Carbonlites are Shimanos.... Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I still think the Carbonlites are Shimanos.... Whoa!!.......LMG, did ya hear that?..........lol Hootie Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 I still think the Carbonlites are Shimanos.... Whoa!!.......LMG, did ya hear that?..........lol Hootie Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 4, 2013 Super User Posted January 4, 2013 Whoa!!.......LMG, did ya hear that?..........lolHootie Never happen. Shimano makes Shimano. If Shimano made it, it wouldnt have problems, lol. Quote
MrSwimJig Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I have 2 of these reels that I got at the Spring Classic last year. I fished them all summer long and had no problems with them at all. If they are on sale at the Spring Classic again then I would recommend them definitely. Quote
BradH Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I've got one and it's a good reel. Very light with a strong drag. I just can't get past that stinkin' screw going into plastic! The Curado has a similar way of attaching the sidecover but they put a metal insert in the plastic, which I really like. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 Here is my Jm reel story and still going strong since July, 2002. No junk here. The reel is a JMX 1000H- Anodized aluminum frame and side plates (still like new)- 9.6 oz- 10 SS bearings- 6:3.1 and 28" IPT- 6-pin centrifugal brakes- Titanium Nitride coated Zirconium line guide- Quik removal side plate.- Custom JM reel cover Quote
tylerwyp Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 From what ive heard there is an internal manufacturing issue on all of them. Because of this if you are ok spending 30 bucks more get the signature. If not, go for the pro qualifier its great! Quote
solo_bro Posted March 29, 2013 Posted March 29, 2013 I heard it was a Lews Reel that made BPS stuff and it you look it has that same button as the skeet reese reel for the side plate removal. I'm a shimano fan boy and deff not a Shimano. Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted March 29, 2013 Super User Posted March 29, 2013 The PQ is the one to go with. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted March 30, 2013 Super User Posted March 30, 2013 I heard it was a Lews Reel that made BPS stuff and it you look it has that same button as the skeet reese reel for the side plate removal. I'm a shimano fan boy and deff not a Shimano. You heard wrong. I swear I need to hardcopy a response to these. Quote
solo_bro Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 You heard wrong. I swear I need to hardcopy a response to these. The Lews Speed Spool was licensed by BPS, and it kind of favors that BPS Carbon Lite Reel. I not saying all BPS reels are lews, some are pinnacle and pflueger. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted March 31, 2013 Super User Posted March 31, 2013 The Lews Speed Spool was licensed by BPS, and it kind of favors that BPS Carbon Lite Reel. I not saying all BPS reels are lews, some are pinnacle and pflueger. You couldn't be more incorrect. Quote
11justin22 Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 Yeah.... not right. Some are built in the same 3rd party plant which is why u see similarities. They are built to each company's own specs. Quote
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