There's a lot of reggae and a lot of funk that's throwaway, as in all other genres. However, as 'samey' as reggae can be, there's some quality bass lines in there. 'Tubbys Dub Song' being a prime example, not just root fifths but really intricate playing.
Playing reggae through the right rigs also a big essential. A mate of mine who I used to make some dubs with had a 3,000watt sound system he built in his shed. Running my bass through that was thunderous!
Funks one of those things where I enjoy noodling my own stuff, but wouldn't actively go and seek a record to listen to