Mitchell #300
New Jersey Fishing
Oct 23, 2022 14:56:42 #
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
Oct 23, 2022 15:17:39 #
Smokey2
Loc: San Diego
Some quality tools never let you down. I had a Mitchell 300 years ago, dont know where that went, someone is probably using it.
Oct 23, 2022 15:41:09 #
NJ219bands wrote:
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
I have always said don't force it just get a bigger hammer
Oct 23, 2022 16:09:15 #
NJ219bands wrote:
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
Yep, best tools in the box IMO.😂
My dad had one of those reels since early ‘50’s. Worked like a charm always. I wish I knew where it was now.
Oct 23, 2022 16:31:44 #
I grew up using that reel my dad must have had 5 or 6 of them great 👍 reel
Oct 23, 2022 18:17:18 #
NJ219bands wrote:
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
I have both, Mom and Dad’s Mitchell 300’s from 1958 still on the original rods. I also have my Mitchell 308 circa. 1964…
🐟onOct 23, 2022 19:52:27 #
Ah...a very classic reel! Those reels perform very well with what I would say is a solid design from days gone by. I still have several in my own fleet as well, and the main thing is keeping some light oil in the gears....although sometimes the bail can get buggered up if you bend that arm from an accident or a hard knock of some sort.
I like seeing them still in use! Glad your's is back in service!
I like seeing them still in use! Glad your's is back in service!
Oct 23, 2022 20:56:19 #
Oct 24, 2022 08:04:24 #
NJ219bands wrote:
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
Haha them old reels was awesome👍 I don't thank that hammer is going to help much 😳
Oct 24, 2022 09:09:19 #
My first spinning reel was a Mitchel 300. It was a gift from my father-in-law. I’m not sure what happened to it. I wish I still had it
Oct 24, 2022 09:26:35 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
NJ219bands wrote:
The drag on my very old Mitchell #300 seized up, but I managed to fix it by using my favorite tool and oil. Now it works like new again. Lol 😝
NJ the 300 was a tough reel. The 300A not so much 👍
Oct 24, 2022 13:06:00 #
David Davey
Loc: San Diego
My very first spinning reel! Made in France I believe. Great old reel, quality made.
Oct 24, 2022 13:28:57 #
Oct 24, 2022 13:47:25 #
I have a 300 from 1956. Only part I ever replaced was many bail springs. Never use it anymore. Compared to modern reels of today it is as noisy as a Chainsaw. I do appreciate the quality and durability.
Oct 24, 2022 13:57:49 #
Papa Jack wrote:
My first spinning reel was a Mitchel 300. It was a gift from my father-in-law. I’m not sure what happened to it. I wish I still had it
Mine was in my hanger when it burned to the ground. Still like new, darn good reels.
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