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Got this at a yard sale earlier today. Can anyone tell me about it?
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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:08   #
FS Digest
 
I was told it is pretty much the father of all quality reels.

Also what kind of rod should I pair it up with? It doesn’t fit the one I wanted to put it on as well as I thought it would.

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by poppinbass



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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:22   #
FS Digest
 
There are at least 30 YouTube videos on that real. Parts are also still readily available. Use a 5-8' medium rod with 8-12 lbs monofilament. Personally, it's on a 6'5" rod w/ 8 lbs test. I use it for wading in a river 3-7' with pockets at deep at 10'

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by AlibasterJWalkington

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:26   #
FS Digest
 
Sweet thanks!

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by poppinbass

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:30   #
FS Digest
 
Lol it's the most common reel known to man. Mitchel 300

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by blubberboy16

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:34   #
FS Digest
 
I’ll take that as a good thing. Got it and an extra spoil for $15 as long as it’s going to keep working that’s all I care about

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by poppinbass

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:38   #
FS Digest
 
My 308 is worth $100 online :)

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by junglizt05

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:42   #
FS Digest
 
Wow the guy I got this from had a couple 308s for sale as well for the same price. Should I go back tomorrow?

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by poppinbass

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:51   #
FS Digest
 
My dad would have already gone! :)

LOL, I bet he'd buy them from you.

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by junglizt05

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Sep 7, 2019 09:58:56   #
FS Digest
 
Nice! I use a 308 and a 408 regularly.

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by junglizt05

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Sep 7, 2019 09:59:01   #
FS Digest
 
French made, rotor turns bass-ackwards from most, weighs a ton, will outlast a Volvo of similar vintage. Bail springs are it's weakness.

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by bassboat1

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Sep 7, 2019 09:59:09   #
FS Digest
 
It will have a number stamped on it to tell you the year made, I had one just like that that I finally traded a guy that collected old Mitchell stuff. They started making that reel in the early 50's, it will last forever if you take care of it but those old spinning reels will digest the line under the bonnet and are also known for twisting the hell out of mono.

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by jasper181

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Sep 7, 2019 09:59:14   #
FS Digest
 
Yeah my dad has 7 of em. All on ugly stiks

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by blubberboy16

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Sep 7, 2019 12:22:22   #
Ken B
 
I have a new Mitchell 308 and be it me or not the new reel doesn’t seem as good as the one from the late 50’s. I bought the new 308 based on my experience with one I used in the 50’s and 60’s and can’t say I am impressed with the new one in comparison.

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Sep 7, 2019 12:22:49   #
Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York
 
FS Digest wrote:
I was told it is pretty much the father of all quality reels.

Also what kind of rod should I pair it up with? It doesn’t fit the one I wanted to put it on as well as I thought it would.

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by poppinbass


Ahh yes, the great Mitchell 300. I still have one or two somewhere. GREAT reel.

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Sep 7, 2019 13:42:18   #
dirtclod Az. Loc: Az. Desert
 
Collectors item,and very easy to maintain and repair.
Great buy.

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