I believe the main reason that rods and reels are getting more and more expensive is the consumers' willingness to pay for them in high prices. If we look at the reels out there, most reels cost more than 200 dollars are not dramatically better in performance than those under 100 dollars. The differ...

I think it is a great reel, for the 2007 model. I had a Supreme model. It was very good. But the problem is that the company does not have the kind of customer service others do. They falsely advertised Supreme to have aluminum side plate (if you take a look at the box). I called the customer servic...

[quote="drinva"]None of my JM reels have "play" in the handle, never have had. Thats one thing I wont tolerate, and, one of the 1st things I check in a reel. drinva[/quote] Drinva, Do you have the 2007 model? The one I have doesn't have play in it either. I was told by BPS people that they have chan...

I really appreciate your replies to my post. I have heard so many people talking about the reliability of Shimano, Diawa, and Abu. I have several Shimano and Abu reels. So far I don't have a Diawa reel. The Shimanos are smooth. But the problem is that I see a lot of plastics in them. They look cheap...

Justin,

Thanks for replying to my post. TT does have a review of the reel. But it was for the Johnny Morris Elite model, not the one I have. It is a Johnny Morris model for 134.88 dollars. The elite one is in 200 dollars range. Thanks.

John

Does anyone here have a Johnny Morris reel? I would like to know if it is reliable as BPS claims to be? How difficult it is to ge parts after five years. I have the silver one, not the elite version. The box says it has aluminum covers. I guess that means both side plates are made of aluminum. I bou...

[quote="kingsriverrat"]Anybody know anything about this operation? The paint jobs look great, but has anyone on the forum had experience with these lures? Or even ever heard of them, for that matter?


http://www.customluresunlimited.com/[/quote]

This is a commercial ad in disguise.

[quote="JustinNJ"]tfbass.com?[/quote]

I am curious about the baitcaster on your picture. It looks like a great one. Could you tell me the brand and model.
Thanks

I will buy Ardent reels if they are as good as, and as cheap as, Shimano, Diawa, and Abu reels! Before that happens, I will not even consider Ardent reels, no matter where they are made.

I have been looking for a baitcast reel for a while. Recently I have set my eyes on a Pflueger Supreme baitcast reel. It is in the right size. Looks great. It has a break system that I like. However, I have no idea of its drag pressure, its durability, and its problem free record. Does anyone here h...

Ultralight, You are very good with knowing people. I did find a lot of things about casting. I practiced with spin cast reel too. It is good for 6 lb. line. It will take a long time to lay out what I found out about casting for distance. Many people here have pointed out that this is a really big to...

[quote="Reel Old Geezer"]Steve Rajeff, the greatest all around caster in this country and maybe the world,[/quote]

Steve Rajeff is the greatest fly caster also.

[quote="Reel Old Geezer"]This subject was discussed as to braking systems a few weeks ago. [/quote]

That is exactly what I found out about this subject. I hope to stir up some conversations here.

I do practicing casting for accuracy. Because I don't fish from a boat, distance is important to me. I practice for long distance casting with accuracy. I believe one needs to practice both. I know people with boat don't have to worry much about the distance. It is easy to get close to a spot. Actua...

I would like to ask everyone here the intricate question of how to cast for a long distance. I know the answer to this question involves many things, especially the reels we use, the ways to cast, and the win condition. For the past few years, I have been experimenting with all kinds of reels and me...