I’m browsing Black Friday deals and thinking about upgrading one or two of my backup spinning reels.

 

For those who own them, how does the Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel compare to the Platinum Signature model? What are the pros and cons of each, and which one do most anglers prefer? If you only bought one of the two, which did you choose and why?

Looks like nobody has this ‘unspeakable’ brand I mentioned. I feel like I’m in Harry Potter, avoiding saying Voldemort’s name.

Sorry @Falkus, I’m just seeing this. I used to work at BPS. You really can’t go wrong with either one. All I use are the Platinum Series rods and reels, both baitcasters and spinning. Been using them since they were released with zero issues…….none. 
 

I’m originally from East Tennessee, the Johnny Morris Signature Series baitcasters are huge back home. There’s not much difference between the two. I think the Platinum Series reels are a little lighter by about an ounce. I know the Signature Series baitcasters come in more sizes.

 

I’ll never use anything else.

 

Edit, I forgot to mention that both the JM Signature Series and Platinum Series spinning reels are made by Diawa.

@volzfan59 Thanks man, I think I am going to get the Series one... 

19 hours ago, Falkus said:

@volzfan59 Thanks man, I think I am going to get the Series one... 

I don’t think that you’ll regret it. Save your receipt, I tape mine inside the box. If there is an issue, BPS will swap it out or give you your money back for the first year no questions asked. At least that’s how it was when I worked there.