BPS series reels

[swimjigboy]

I have 2 carbonlite reels, 2 pro qualifiers with the carbonlite frames, and the extreme crankin reel. Had extremes for yrs and now the carbonlites. Love the size, weight and affordablity. The johnny morris reels seem heavy to me.

[KYCatfish]

I am slowly heading towards having all BPS reels. Have two pro qualifiers and am considering a new Johnny morris on Friday when they are 79 a pop

I'm having my wife pick me up one or two Friday as well. This will be my first baitcaster outside of catfishing (Abu Garcia 5600 ab). This will be for bass/striper fishing. I hope I can use it but at that price I'm sure I can get my money back.

How is it for a beginner like me?

[Moon~Shaun]

It's got a great magnetic break on it just put it on 10 and play around it will reduce your casting distance but help you avoid back lashes. When I use a heavier bait like a red eye shad I put the brake on 6 when I am worming I put it on 1

[bob46]

I have two of the blue ones, I belive they are the inbetween the gold and silver models. Also have one of the silver ones I believe signature series, they have been great, but me personally I cannot throw anything below 1/4 oz with them. Only draw back I see is getting the handle of for cleaning and oiling. All three reels are super smooth, also love jm rods.

[Bumblebee110]

heres the same debate 2 years ago
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=222776&page=1

i have heard from a guy at BPS that pfluger bought shakespear and has a contract for bps reels

[Col Forbin]

I've had BPS and reels and they are okay....but I firmly believe that Shimano makes a better product.

I agree here. I have plenty of both. Over longer periods of time, shimano's hold up better, and are easier and cheaper to service. I have had a couple of anti-reverse bearings go out on the johnny morris. However, aside from my chronarch, curado b's, d's and e's, the johnny morris are my favorite reels.

[walkeraviator]

From what I understand. BPS designs their own reels in house in Springfield, MO. The first 100 or so are made by hand in their shop and given as gifts from Johnny Morris. Then their design is produced along side Abu, Pflueger, Browning, Cabelas, and a few other brands in a single factory in Korea. They are assembled on different lines, but same building. From my experience in guitar, Japanese Manufacturing is superior to Korean Manufacturing. However, i dont feel that the extra price is justifiable in most cases. Yes a Daiwa or Shimano may be a better "manufactured" reel, but I doubt they are superior in design alone. For my money, I like the BPS reels. In the $100 range, the Pro Qualifier is light years ahead of the Orra SX, Citica, or Trion Reels. If I had unlimited amounts of money to spend, I could see getting away from BPS, but on my budget, dollar for dollar the BPS reels are great.

[bill28wagner]

for a $100 bill the CarbonLite is a GREAT reel. I use a lot of revo stx's and a couple Diawa Zillions but for the money the CarbonLite is great.

[bplgocards]

I own the BPS Pro Qualifier in both spinning and bait cast models, as well as some other BPS reels. When comparing them to my more expensive Diawa reels, I can't tell much difference. I would definitely recommend them.

[BassBest]

This is my first season with the Johnny Morris Carbon Black, I chose the 7.1:1 for crankin' and can't believe how quiet and smooth it is. I think it's an oz heavier but it's built for power and durability, it has proven it's power.

[KYCatfish]

Man, there was line out the door at 8:50 this morning and by the time it opened at 9:00 there was another 80 people behind. Five people within chatting distance were all talking about getting these reels. I was just standing there thinking "I'm gonna be PO'd if they sell out before I get there." Nope..I just followed the crowd as it descended on 2 tables full of the reels. I was gonna guess they stocked 40-50 of them but they had close to 200 I'd say. I got my two. It was like a bunch of women scrambling for the cabbage patch dolls from years ago

[KYCatfish]

Bear with me guys...I already stated I was a newb with baitcasters above. I just bought me an Ugly Stick and spooled it up and put a 1/2 ounce sinker on it. I put the left hand side dial on 10 and it back lashed just letting it drop on its own. After reading the manual I also turned the handle-side adjustment til it did what the manual said....just barely kept spinning after a 5 foot drop. I can cast it about oooohhhhh 30-35 yards or so right now and I know that's not too good. I also turned the left hand dial down to 7. Which dial should I be tinkering with...the left or right hand side?

Thanks for helping a newb

one more question: how the heck are those velcro protective coverings supposed to go on the reels?