Bass Pro Shop J. Morris Elite Reel

hookset on 3 · 04-22-09, 11:40 PM

does pfueger make these reels for BPS? The Patriarch looks identical to my new Elite reel.
Anyway, I'm lovin this reel, smooooth! Once you adjust the line control and Braking I can cast right into the teeth of the wind with no professional over-runs.lol.
Anyone else using this reel?

Hookset

Bassboss · 04-23-09, 07:14 AM

Yes Pfluger dose make them!

I have the gold one and love it, very smooth!

cassidyta · 04-23-09, 11:56 AM

I have two of the Johhny Morris reels and love them. The only issue that I had was with the way that they made the magnetic brakes. They clip into the dial. I have had them pop loose twice. It is a simple repair when they do. (Just put it back in place until it clicks) Other than that, they are very smooth and cast a mile. I think the dual brakes is a great thing.

BigBassin144 · 04-23-09, 02:31 PM

Pflueger does make then. I own the Johnny Morris Signature reel (the silver one). It definately is better in some aspects than other reels, but definately worse in other.

For one, I really like the Dual Brake System. They reels are very smooth. The finish doesn chip like the paint on a lot of reels. The finger pad thingys are the most ergonomic of any reel I've fished. They just fit your fingers great.

On the other side, The reels are (or the Signature series anyways) is almost 9.5 oz! And they do have a bit bigger profile that other reels in their class.

BB

WTL · 04-23-09, 03:04 PM

I bought a Johnny Morris reel for $45 cause it was a factory second - the finish was off. It has been a very good deal for me.

hookset on 3 · 04-24-09, 12:53 PM

WTL, does your source have more used reels or even rods? I might purchase another Elite if I can get a deal. I have a BPS Extreme rod matched up with Elite reel. The rod is six years old and it looks like

Thanks Hookset

hookset on 3 · 04-24-09, 12:57 PM

BB, my Elite is like 8.6 oz, which feels light to me compared to the Rick Clunn reel it replaced.

hookset on 3 · 04-24-09, 12:59 PM

Cass, I'll keep my eye out for that. How did you know the magnet was loose?

WTL · 04-24-09, 01:15 PM

hookset3,

My source was bridgemaster in lake wales florida. I am providing a link to their website, but I see no place on it where they sell online. You might ought to call them and see what they have, I dont know if they will do business over the phone or not. Let me know.

I will caution though, there were 2 Johnny Morris reels there. One was much smoother than the other. So be sure if you talk to them on the phone to get something in good working order. I think its better in person so that you can just sit there and go through each reel until you find what you like.

http://www.thebridgemaster.com/

cassidyta · 04-30-09, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hookset on 3

Cass, I'll keep my eye out for that. How did you know the magnet was loose?

The reel started casting shorter and I could hear the spool brushing against something when it was turning. It was a very easy fix, but still a pain to deal with on a 3 month old reel. I will say that it has not done it in months so it may have been an isolated issue.

dodgeguy · 05-01-09, 05:51 AM

the patriarch is built on a revo frame and is smaller and totally different from the johnny morris reel.

BigBassin144 · 05-01-09, 06:42 AM

The new Johnny moris signature reels weigh 9.4 oz. The elites weigh like 8.5 or something almost a one ounce difference. But paired with a light enough rod, you can't even tell. Now my signature on my BPS pro qualifier rod seems like a very heavy combo because that rod, and most BPS rods IMO, are horribly balanced.

BB

04-22-09, 11:40 PM	#1
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	Bass Pro Shop J. Morris Elite Reel does pfueger make these reels for BPS? The Patriarch looks identical to my new Elite reel. Anyway, I'm lovin this reel, smooooth! Once you adjust the line control and Braking I can cast right into the teeth of the wind with no professional over-runs.lol. Anyone else using this reel? Hookset

04-23-09, 07:14 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Yes Pfluger dose make them! I have the gold one and love it, very smooth! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-23-09, 11:56 AM	#3
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I have two of the Johhny Morris reels and love them. The only issue that I had was with the way that they made the magnetic brakes. They clip into the dial. I have had them pop loose twice. It is a simple repair when they do. (Just put it back in place until it clicks) Other than that, they are very smooth and cast a mile. I think the dual brakes is a great thing. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

04-23-09, 02:31 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Pflueger does make then. I own the Johnny Morris Signature reel (the silver one). It definately is better in some aspects than other reels, but definately worse in other. For one, I really like the Dual Brake System. They reels are very smooth. The finish doesn chip like the paint on a lot of reels. The finger pad thingys are the most ergonomic of any reel I've fished. They just fit your fingers great. On the other side, The reels are (or the Signature series anyways) is almost 9.5 oz! And they do have a bit bigger profile that other reels in their class. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-23-09, 03:04 PM	#5
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I bought a Johnny Morris reel for $45 cause it was a factory second - the finish was off. It has been a very good deal for me. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

04-24-09, 12:53 PM	#6
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	WTL, does your source have more used reels or even rods? I might purchase another Elite if I can get a deal. I have a BPS Extreme rod matched up with Elite reel. The rod is six years old and it looks like Thanks Hookset

04-24-09, 12:57 PM	#7
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	BB, my Elite is like 8.6 oz, which feels light to me compared to the Rick Clunn reel it replaced.

04-24-09, 12:59 PM	#8
hookset on 3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 135	Cass, I'll keep my eye out for that. How did you know the magnet was loose?

04-24-09, 01:15 PM	#9
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	hookset3, My source was bridgemaster in lake wales florida. I am providing a link to their website, but I see no place on it where they sell online. You might ought to call them and see what they have, I dont know if they will do business over the phone or not. Let me know. I will caution though, there were 2 Johnny Morris reels there. One was much smoother than the other. So be sure if you talk to them on the phone to get something in good working order. I think its better in person so that you can just sit there and go through each reel until you find what you like. http://www.thebridgemaster.com/ __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

05-01-09, 05:51 AM	#11
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	the patriarch is built on a revo frame and is smaller and totally different from the johnny morris reel. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

05-01-09, 06:42 AM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	The new Johnny moris signature reels weigh 9.4 oz. The elites weigh like 8.5 or something almost a one ounce difference. But paired with a light enough rod, you can't even tell. Now my signature on my BPS pro qualifier rod seems like a very heavy combo because that rod, and most BPS rods IMO, are horribly balanced. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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