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Bass Pro Shops® Johnny Morris® CarbonLite™ Baitcast Reels
- Weighs just 5.9 ounces
- One-piece machined aircraft-grade frame
- Duralumin gears and shaft
- V-grooved, ported, machined Duralumin spool
- 10 stainless steel, double-shielded ball bearings
- Dual Braking System™
- Titanium nitride-coated line guide
- Carbon fiber Recurve handle
- Drag system with six alternating carbon fiber and stainless washers
- Weighs just 5.9 ounces
- One-piece machined aircraft-grade frame
- Duralumin gears and shaft
- V-grooved, ported, machined Duralumin spool
- 10 stainless steel, double-shielded ball bearings
- Dual Braking System™
- Titanium nitride-coated line guide
- Carbon fiber Recurve handle
- Drag system with six alternating carbon fiber and stainless washers
"Absolutely the lightest baitcaster we’ve ever built, and it’s still strong enough to beat the biggest bass! You just won’t find this level of technology at this price anywhere else!"
Johnny Morris
Bass Pro Shops® Founder
5-Time Bassmaster Classic® Qualifier
“Take my word for it—this reel may weigh next to nothing, but it has loads of power to spare!”
Roland Martin
9-Time Bassmaster® Angler of the Year
25-Time Bassmaster Classic® Qualifier
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can somebody explain the dual braking system, i purchased this reel, love it but i cant seem to fine tune it...
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I just bought the Browning Midas reel whit the dual braking system! Set the centrifugal brakes to two, then set the magnets to five. Then work your way from there!I have been using casting reels for three seasons, and only now , am I able to cast without birds nests. BUT I still get some, it will happen, there's no avoiding it, it happens, just a lot less as you get used to it! Even the pros have em!
But the dual braking system is wonderful, I can cast in the wind a lot easier, my distance is greatly improved, it's just an awesome system!
But I must say that educating your thumb is of great importance, that is your real brake, it's a must! No mater how good a braking system on a reel is, you still have to learn how to thumb the spool! It seem hard at first, but if I can do it, anyone can!
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I usually keep the centrifugal brakes on the 1 setting, which is the the center dial, and if i am using some thing light or casting into wind, i will bump it up to 2. These centrifugal brakes help throughout the cast while the magnetic brakes work the most at the end of the cast. You usually want the tension knob bout in the middle if you can and set the magnetic brake s to where you dont have any backlash.Details:
I see in the description it says carbon-fiber construction but it does not say what parts are carbon fiber. Another website i was on says the sideplates are graphite. Thanks for info.Details:
I have little experience with baitcasters. I have a general understanding but dont know everything. Would this be a good reel for me to learn on?Answers
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Yes, very easy to set the magnets.A:
Its not bad but I dont think the internal components are as good as other BPS reels. It would be a good one to learn on but just concerned about durability.A:
i would recomend a abu revo.A:
NO Get the gold carbonlite its a great reelImages for this Answer
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Any baitcaster is good to learn on. The most difficult part of any baitcaster is learning how to adjust it. And under differing conditions those adjustments need to be changed as conditions change.Answers
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Mine did that too. I think when i turned off the centrifugal brakes it stopped but i just tokk it back for another reason so i dont remember. But just play around with the tension and it might stop.A:
I personally have heard no noises in the reels I have purchased. Maybe a small amount of oil.A:
The explaination the BPShop gave me was the carbon material the reel has in it transmits the slightest sound and amplifies it. My own got louder and louder the more fish I caught. I couldn't stand it so I sent it back to the store. I always thought that the gears were dry.
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I agree, not as smooth as my other reels, but doesnt seem to affect performanceDetails:
New to bait-casters and was wondering if I can tie the fluorocarbon threw the wiffle spool; instead of mono backing it. Thx.Answers
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Tie it thru the spool with an improved clinch knot.A:
I wouldn't recommend it. The tag end that you stick in the hole of the spool will hit on the spool shaft and create drag and will cause the spool to get out of balance. Buddy of mine done this once and ended up taking the line back off because of casting problems. He now just ties and over hand knot. Which is sufficient.A:
Yes - I do this on all of my BPS reels, I stopped backing braid with mono by tying directly through the holes.A:
You can definitely tie your Fluoro directly to the spool, but in most cases you will be wasting some expensive line which you will probably never really use. I would recommend starting off with about 25 percent mono backing, then tie your fluoro to that backing. After using that reel for a while and find you can "spool" all the line off with a single cast, then take some of the mono "backing" off the next time you put fresh line on that reel.
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You can tie the flourocarbon direct to the spool, however I suggest making a loop in the end of the line and taking the spool out to tie it on. I would also suggest using a 1/2 spool mono backer so you don't use as much flourocarbon line. One thing to watch out for is that flouro is stiffer than mono so make sure you adjust your reel so you have a little more spool tension and braking
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You can but I would still mono back it because fluoro is costly and you can cut down cost by mono backing.Details:
What would be a good all around ratio for all types of baits and lures of all sizes (obviously not too small) and and different types of casting and flipping and for all types of reeling/presentation and all types of fish?Thanks
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i like the 6.4:1. It is a nice combination of both speeds.A:
I suggest 6:1. If you use crank baits a lot 7:1 will be burning one and you won't know it. You have to reel painfully slow with a 7:1 in order not to burn it.A:
a 6.3:1 ratio is good for most purposes, and what I would recommend until you need "special" purpose reels with a higher ratio for Ribbits, Swim jigs, etc.A:
6.4:1 would be my recommendation. You can slow yourself down or speed up as needed. This reel can do it all.A:
26 to 31 inches /rev. look for inches per revolution instead of ratio.A:
Everyone will have an opinion and you give up something whenever you try to have one reel do it all, but I would stay with a 6:1 ratio for all around, although my favorite speed is a 7:1
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A good all around,general use gear ratio is going to be around 6.4 to 1! This ratio will help you cast just about everything!Details:
Im just wondering if this reel would still be a good choice with the fact that it doesnt have instant anti reverse...Will it be just as good as one with instant anti reverse?Answers
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Huh? I had two JM carbonlites, both had instant anti-reverse.A:
it has instant anti-reverse. there is no slop in the action of this reel. im not sure what they call it but its tight.A:
The reel has infinite anti reverse. It does not travel backwards at all when you stop reeling. I now own three and love them!A:
when putting a lot of pressure on the handle, it does move back SLIGHTLY (MY JM Gold doesn't move at all)...the amount is really insignificant - whether IAR or not, there is very little backward movement - nothing to really say that it is different.
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This reel does have a anti reverse on it! I don't think you can buy a casting reel without anti reverse, in a low profile that is! The only reels that I know of that you can turn the anti reverse on or off, is the spinning reel!
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This reel does have instant anti-reverse feature.Details:
looking at buying this reel but am wondering if it will cast very good if i get the 6.4.1. Will it be a good reel for casting everything from little jigs and stuff to big spoons and rigs? will it cast far and smooth with all sizes of baits and reel ing smooth too?thanks
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This reel is fantastic. I have the 6.4:1, I have used small crankbaits to large crankbaits they cast a mile. When you get the reel properly set I have had no back lashes occurr.A:
I boat one high sipped and one one 6.4 to 1 bait caster and the spinning reel 750. If you had to get one good reel for all types of fishing, I would get the 6.4 to 1 ratio. Just have to reel faster on those buzz baits, but better for everything else.A:
I fish everything from an 8" worm w a 1/4 oz weight to a 1/2 oz jig, and can throw them a mile. Great reel for all applications. Reeling is effortless and super-smooth.A:
The settings are very versatile and I have casted 1/8 lures in wind with no problem...if you are going under that, I need to learn from you....as for larger, yes, it will handle larger lures with no trouble.
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This depends on your casting ability with these reels. The 6.4:1 gear ratio is simply talking about how fast the spool moves (and ultimately, how fast your bait will move). As for the gear ratio, what it is tellingyou is that for every one complete revolution of the reel handle, the spool will turn 6.4 times. Lower gear ratios give more winching power, however, do not allow lures to move as quickly through the water. Higher gear ratios are the opposite.As for casting, the dual breaking system that is featured on this reel is actually excellent in helping you to fine tune the spool for casting. Longer rods in the medium range will allow you to cast lighter lures, however, as has been previously stated, baitcasters generally are thought of as using heavier baits. With a lot of practice, you would be able to throw as light as an 1/8th ounce (this is coming from personal experience), however, crappie and bream jigs will be far too light even for this reel's capacities.
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This reel is best suited for short casts less than 20 yards or less. Great flipping reel. Use tubes, jigs etc. Not for 1/8 oz. light lures. 3/16 oz. and up is fine.Details:
when you reel backwards with this reel is there any looseness and play or does it stop dead?Answers
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Very little if any backward movement.A:
Mine stop deadA:
there is no slop in the action of this reel. its TIGHT.A:
Mine goes back a "hair" - maybe a MM or less...nothing more. Forget specs, in my book using it, it stops dead...what little movement there might be is not noticable.
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You can't reel backwards on this reel! You can't turn the anti reverse off like a spinning reel! the anti reverse is always on!
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The instant anti-reverse works great absolutely no play at all.Details:
Im wondering if this reel in 6.4.1 will be able to cast small baits and lures and jiggs for liitle rainbow trout and perch but also cast bigger baits and lures for pike and other bigger fish?Answers
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use it for small baits 1/8 oz to 1/2 oz
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If you are a very experienced at using casting reels, maybe! I'm new at casting reels, been at it for three seasons now, and I am nowhere near being able to cast small baits like that! Casting reels are primarily used with 3/8 oz. lures and up, but with practice any thing is possible!A:
Yes it is a good reel for casting, especially if you get it in a combo with the micro guide carbonlite. But this reel is very noisy when you turn the handle with even slight resistance from your lure. A better reel for your purpose is a pro qualifier or for even cheaper, a bps nitro tounament z. It is better at casting, and it is smoother than the carbonlite. The only thing that is better about the carbonlite is the light weight. I got the nitro and the johnny morris and tested them with same rod and lure, and i am going to take back the carbonlite this weekend because i can just get a better nitro for less than half the price.
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