BPS series 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.