shootermcbob Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I am going to Bass Pro to look at these two reels. I can get either for 100.00 bucks or so after rebates et all. I am looking at the 7:1 gear ratio on both. Anybody fish both that can offer some insight? I got a citica for Christimas but here in Ohio the weather has prevented me from hauling in bass after bass with it. I would like opinions from folks who have fished both these reels but would welcome input from anyone who has either. Thanks. Quote
shimanogloomis man Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 theres no way a bps reel would outlast a shimano....my friend had a bps reel and about after 6 months sounded like a coffee grinder : Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 The last I heard pfleuger was making BPS reels. I get the shimano. Quote
BassinDave Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I have 2 of the BPS reels and am extremely happy with them, very smooth, cast control works great. Getting ready to buy 2 more. Don't know for shure but I heard that they are made by Pinicle. Quote
Super User Micro Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 According to the fellers at Tackle Tour, Pinnacle makes BPS baitcast reels. I only own one one BPS reel, a spinning reel, and I'm very happy with it. The new Johnny Morris Elite spinning reels are really cool, and some of the smoothest I've ever cranked, bar none. I know a few guys with some higher end BPS baitcasters and I've heard no complaints. In fact, they like them very much. From what I've seen, they are as well made as any reel out there. Quote
Jake. Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 A buddy of mine got the Johnny Morris as a Christmas gift last year. It's nicer than I thought it would be, it casts well and is very smooth. The handle has alot of wobble though. I'm interested to see how well it will hold up in the long run. Quote
harshman Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 I have three Johnny Morris BC's all ranging 3yrs old and newer ( bought one each of the past three fishing seasons) and the are still working great no complaints. Wish I had five more. The Rick Clunn BC's are really good to. Harshman Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 i'd take the johhny morris. Quote
Tpayneful Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 It looks like BPS, Browning, Pleuger ad Pinicle are all made in the same factory. They all have the same options. I don't have a Shimano but I do have a Johnny Morris Signature Baitcasting reel and WOW it is awesome! I can dial the magnetic backlash down to zero, click two centrifigal brakes and not have it backlash! It is by far the best reel that I have ever owned. I am sure that the Shimano cult will weigh in with there thoughts any moment now.....Concidering their devotion to Shimano you couldn't go wrong with the Curado either. Good luck and enjoy whatever reel you choose! Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 DO NOT GET THE JOHNNY MORRIS REEL. GET THE SHIMANO. Purchased a Johnny Morris reel and it blew up on me on Smith Mountani Lake the first time I had it out. Took it back to Bass Pro Shop and the guy in the fishing department told me that they have had problems with the reel and I would do better with a Curado. Purchaed the Curado and love it. No problems. SO DO NOT GET THE JOHNNY MORRIS REEL. A word to the wise is sufficient. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 I used to have a lot of BPS branded gear, now I don't have any...........Shimano, Daiwa, Abu Garcia,and Quantum all make better products for a little more money, but it's worth it. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 Curado. Proven winner. Enough said.......... Quote
KYbass1276 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Shimano is the road I would travel. Straight and smooth. No bumps or pot holes. Just a smooth ride. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 Shimano's motto is: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant. Over the years, this has proven true for me. 8-) Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 Don't waste your time on a product that may or may not work. You don't want to get out on the water and find out your new BPS reel is a dud. Buy the Shimano. Quote
GitRDoneIke23 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Quote Shimano's motto is: Strong, smooth, silent and reliant.Over the years, this has proven true for me. 8-) Exactly!!! Quote
Chad. Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 i have both and from that experience ill take the curado without thinking twice. Quote
fooman Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 Go with the Shimano,I have a couple dating back to 1993 that I use hard and they have never given me an ounce of problems Quote
osbornj2 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 By this time, this reply may be a little bit of over-kill, but, hey, you asked for our 2 cents' worth, so here goes...I used to not understand the devotion that some folks had to Shimano...that was, of course, not until I owned one myself. Now, I'm a sell-out too! I have several Castaics, a bunch of Chronarchs, and mostly Curados. To be totally frank, I like the Curados actually more than the Chronarchs, as they feel "heavier" to me...as in, more durable and solid feeling. Don't get me wrong, I love my Chronarchs...just more for lighter cranks, top-waters, small spinnerbaits, etc. It's nearly impossible to backlash (notice, I said "nearly" ! ;D ), and they are smooth as butter. But, the Curado just feels "beefier" to me, so I prefer them for jigs, worms, swimbaits, etc. If you have a choice, go with the 200/201 DPV (Power Version), or if you're looking for a big bait reel, the new 300 series is AWESOME ! No offense to the good folks at BPS...but, to me anyways, this is not even a fair debate. Go with the Curado for confidence and years of trouble-free ownership. But, be careful...you will want to convert all of your reels over (that bad little Bait Monkey is evil!). Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 Man, the Possee has really shown up for this thread! http://unattributed.net/html/whiskey.html 8-) Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 22, 2008 Super User Posted February 22, 2008 Quote Man, the Possee has really shown up for this thread!http://unattributed.net/html/whiskey.html 8-) BARKEEP...This Round's On Me Quote
shootermcbob Posted February 23, 2008 Author Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks to all who replied. I have a citica but have not had a chance to fish it. I want the curado for the high speed retrieve. Hopefully, before the rebate runs out I can get a power version as well. Thanks especially to those who answered who have fished both. Quote
GitRDoneIke23 Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 Quote Man, the Possee has really shown up for this thread!http://unattributed.net/html/whiskey.html 8-) Yep!!! ;D ;D Quote
fathom Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 $.02 cents more for the curado. have never had much luck with silstar's cousin/uncles, mother/aunts or brother/father-in-laws. Quote
Ballpark Frank Posted February 23, 2008 Posted February 23, 2008 I wouldn't even consider either one. You should get a Quantum Tour Edition PT or Energy PT. Quote
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