Age of Johnny Morris reel

[Mapper]

Does anyone know how to determine age of a Johnny Morris bait casting reel, Model number JMX10SHD? I bought it at an auction and is in like new condition.

[Mike L]

Don’t know how to confirm manufacturing date but I have one that I bought at least 15 yrs ago. 
I use it every outing and haven’t touched a setting since. 
 

Excellent line of reels that doesn’t get a lot of run on here

 

 

 

 

Mike
 

[GReb]

Would need a picture. They’ve been making those since at least the early 2000s

[Mapper]

9 minutes ago, GReb said:

Would need a picture. They’ve been making those since at least the early 2000s

Thought it might have been made a few years ago. I will take it to Bass Pro next time I go there. Thanks

[Mapper]

19 minutes ago, Mike L said:

Don’t know how to confirm manufacturing date but I have one that I bought at least 15 yrs ago. 
I use it every outing and haven’t touched a setting since. 
 

Excellent line of reels that doesn’t get a lot of run on here

 

 

 

 

Mike
 

 

[Mapper]

Nice to know those reels have some longevity, thanks

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1 hour ago, Mapper said:

Does anyone know how to determine age of a Johnny Morris bait casting reel, Model number JMX10SHD? I bought it at an auction and is in like new condition.

 

That looks like a Silstar model number, so early to mid 2000s. A bunch of Pinnacle innards will fit in there... 

[Bigbox99]

Those are the same platform as the BPS Pro Qualifier from the 2010s everyone loved.  That particular gen was the most recommended $100 reel at the time and many users here used them and put them through their paces.  Some still use them regularly to this day.  That Doyo platform was particularly long lived and well received.

 

The JM is a higher end or nicer version of that reel with dual aluminum side plates and fancy plate finish.  They're good workhorse reels but don't handle non braid very well.  I've got the wide spool JM from that gen and won't use it again until I move it to braid.  The JM could be worth up to $100+ with box and paperwork to the right buyer.  Finding a buyer is key.  

[Mapper]

4 hours ago, Bigbox99 said:

Those are the same platform as the BPS Pro Qualifier from the 2010s everyone loved.  That particular gen was the most recommended $100 reel at the time and many users here used them and put them through their paces.  Some still use them regularly to this day.  That Doyo platform was particularly long lived and well received.

 

The JM is a higher end or nicer version of that reel with dual aluminum side plates and fancy plate finish.  They're good workhorse reels but don't handle non braid very well.  I've got the wide spool JM from that gen and won't use it again until I move it to braid.  The JM could be worth up to $100+ with box and paperwork to the right buyer.  Finding a buyer is key.  

Yeah that picture looks a bit like the one I bought. It came with braided line on it, which is something I have not used yet. Thanks for the info. I will take it to Bass Pro next week and have them match a rod to it. Also got an Abu Garcia Ambassador 5000 that looks like it has never seen action. According to serial number it was made in 2002.  Need rod for that one too.

[Mapper]

Pretty sure I found the date of the Johnny Morris JMX10SHD. It was most likely built in 2005. Thanks for all of your input. It is in like new condition, not a scratch or mark on it, smooth as silk.

[Bigbox99]

5 minutes ago, Mapper said:

Pretty sure I found the date of the Johnny Morris JMX10SHD. It was most likely built in 2005. Thanks for all of your input. It is in like new condition, not a scratch or mark on it, smooth as silk.

The aluminum frame and side plate should really help to make it feel smooth and powerful when winding.  I'd use it for your high resistance winding baits.