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Once again, Bass Pro Shops® has made a great thing even better! Johnny Morris® Signature Series Spinning Reels represent excellent quality AND exceptional value. For the record, our no-compromise approach not only produces a high-performance reel, but with regular maintenance, one that will be around for years to come.
Our latest iteration features a skeletonized rotor and frame for smooth, resistance-free performance. Bass Pro Shops' Mag Spool Technology™ utilizes a 30% wider spool than most standard spinning reels, delivering longer casts, better line lay, smoother drag, and far less line twist. And talk about smooth, an 11-bearing system includes our Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse. An ultra-slim, sealed aluminum body design turns in tournament-proven performance every time. Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reels use shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a sealed carbon fiber drag. Other features include an aluminum spool, brass pinion gear, stainless steel main shaft, zinc alloy drive gear, and a machined-aluminum handle with a comfortable, ribbed TPE handle knob. What's more, each of these spinning reels comes with a FREE braid-ready spare aluminum spool, except the JMS50 model, which comes with a regular spool.
Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Skeletonized rotor and frame
11-bearing system includes Powerlock instant anti-reverse
Shielded stainless steel ball bearings
Mag Spool Technology
Sealed carbon fiber drag
Brass pinion gear
Stainless steel main shaft
Zinc alloy drive gear
Machined-aluminum handle with comfortable TPE handle knob
FREE braid-ready, spare aluminum spool (JMS50 has regular spool)
Rated 1 out of
5 by
fairfolk71 from
Worst reel in 40 years of fishingReceived the JMS10 as a gift. Spooled with 180 yds of 4lb Trilene XL for a trip north. Over 7 days constant problem with line tangling. Went through an entire spool of line. In over 40 years of fishing, I have never even remotely experienced so many bird's nests with any other of the 18 reels that I own from various major brands. Reading the reviews, this is a problem experienced by others.
Date published: 2018-08-09
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kokomo21 from
Absolutely love!!!I own two of these reels. Bought one for me and one for my Dad. Bought them 3 years ago and both are holding up just like new. Haved used them countless times. Love the smooth action, smooth drag and fast ratio. Can cast a mile!
Date published: 2018-06-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The angler from
Great reelI've had my JM spinning reel three years and I love it! Really smooth and the drag don't back off at all. I've only used this one reel and fish atleast twice a week. Reel performs like new still. This reel is really the real deal
Date published: 2018-06-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
david731 from
awsome reelthis reel is amazing read reviews before buying really think bad reviews are fake enough said. My father fishes with nothing but these reels so I borrowed one then I bought one.
Date published: 2018-06-12
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Al71 from
Bail stopped closing.I have the all carbon model and the bail stopped closing. Hope to return it...
Date published: 2018-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tominator3013 from
These are greatI own 9 of these JM spinning reels and 6 JM baitcasters. I have never had a single problem with ANY of them. After reading the reviews, I was almost hesitant to purchase my 9th one. But I fish every day for 4 months in Florida and then the rest of the year in WI. These are the best reels I have ever owned. I have caught hundreds of bass with these and a few Muskys. Look at what the pros use on the fishing shows, JM!
Date published: 2018-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ryanocerous from
My favorite reel out there!I have had this reel for a while now, I love it! Super smooth, long, controlled casts. Very nice reel. The large arbor is the nicest feature, highly suggest picking one up.
Date published: 2018-04-29
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Waxworm25 from
It’s pretty straight but few flawsOkay, here the only review you need to read cuz I’ve had two, the smaller model and the bigger model. I’ve fished them for a few years now. For the price, if it lasts over two years, I’m happy. I abuse stuff a little after the newness wares off but for two seasons it was babied a little. The wide spool is what sucked me in and it also comes with an extra spool. I wanted longer casting and room to blow some line. Great for that. I love the reel......BUT......the handle(arm)(thumb and pointy finger touch) well, where that attaches to the body is a female/male gear that turns the real...one is metal and one is plastic. Do the math. Customer service has been great through basspros as always and they sent me a replacement which I blew out on both reels. If they could fix that this reel would be the shiznit.
is this reel for stripe bass as well as for crappie and other fish like trout and catfish.
Asked by: siberian
Thank you for your inquiry!
You should be able to use this reel for all of the fish you mentioned depending on what pound test line you use for each species.
Answered by: BPSResource16
Date published: 2018-05-26
12 size fishing line =......yards,capacity?
Asked by: piotrek1000
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The link below will take you to the owner’s manual. It has more line capacity listings for each model.
https://basspro.scene7.com/is/content/BassPro/99_PDF/Product%20Manuals/JM/pm_Johnny%20MorrisJMS7102020H4040H50.pdf
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2018-05-23
How many inches of line does the JMS20--5.1/1 ratio-- retrieve for each handle revolution.
Asked by: Smith Wesson 29
Model JMS20 - 33" per turn
Model JMS40 - 36" per turn
Model JMS50 - 40" per turn
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2017-08-08
I am having difficulty removing the side cover on my JMS20H spinning reel. The unit will not separate after I removed the handle and all of the screws
I have tried wiggling the side plate while gently pulling upward and backward, but I am hesitant to put any muscle on it for fear of creating damage.
Asked by: JohnnyAngel
1) Remove spool and handle
2) Remove drag gear and washer from spool shaft
3) Remove keeper screw and nut that hold the rotor on
4) Remove rotor
5) Remove rear butt cap
6) Remove the 4 screws holding the side plate on
7) Pull straight up to remove the side plate
If you continue to encounter any issues, please contact us at 1-800-227-7776. Thank you for your question!
Answered by: BPSAnswers4
Date published: 2017-06-01
What does the H stand for?
I am thinking its for heavy. I prefer medium to light action equipment
JMS20H
Asked by: socker
The 'H' stands for High Speed (6:1) turns ratio on the JMS40
Answered by: Larry4Bass
Date published: 2017-06-01
Stainless Interior Parts?
What is this newer JM series using for internal parts, Stainless Steel or lesser quality material that will corrode easily?
Asked by: Larry4Bass
not sue about interior parts but my experience in fresh water is the coatings on the bail flakes off and so it will be worse in salt water!
They need to fix this quality control issue
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