Mitchell #300
New Jersey Fishing
Oct 24, 2022 14:13:31 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Smokey2 wrote:
Some quality tools never let you down. I had a Mitchell 300 years ago, dont know where that went, someone is probably using it.
I still have 3 one unused in the box all have extra spools don't take them out fishing much anymore. They were the reel in their days though work horses but heavy🎣😎👍
Oct 24, 2022 14:59:31 #
Michel
Loc: King George VA
I have 3 pre-Garcia(French made) Mitchell reels. After going through some very expensive Asian junk, I went back to the old reliable 300 series. They are cast iron!
Oct 24, 2022 15:03:20 #
Jeffchow88
Loc: San Francisco
I still have a few Mitchell reels, dependable and reliable. They don’t make them like that anymore.
Oct 24, 2022 15:09:02 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Jeffchow88 wrote:
I still have a few Mitchell reels, dependable and reliable. They don’t make them like that anymore.
The thing I don't like is no anti reverse
Oct 24, 2022 15:18:14 #
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 😝
What did you use the hammer for, besides beating the crap out it? That’ll show it?😳
Hack 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Oct 24, 2022 15:21:16 #
Paddyj
Loc: S E Michigan Lake Erie
I have 3 from the early '60s, still using 2 but the third one needs some minor repairs. They might be a little noisy and a bit old fashioned but I don't think you can "hurt" them. I've put a lot of fish in the freezer with them.
Oct 24, 2022 15:30:34 #
Oct 24, 2022 16:40:27 #
Michel
Loc: King George VA
The pre-Garcia reels are cast iron. I went out on ebay and found three over time...from ultralight to heavy for trolling and surf casting. One came in the original box with the manual!.
They are easy to care for (compared to the overpriced monoframe crap they sell these days). Take it apart at seasons end, clean it, use lightweight lube on The gears, oil the bail, and it's ready for next season.
They are easy to care for (compared to the overpriced monoframe crap they sell these days). Take it apart at seasons end, clean it, use lightweight lube on The gears, oil the bail, and it's ready for next season.
Oct 24, 2022 16:41:56 #
Oct 24, 2022 16:44:21 #
Michel
Loc: King George VA
Something is not right...all my Mitchell's have a small lever on the side. One way it free spools, the other it only rotates one way...hmmm🤔
Oct 24, 2022 17:22:05 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Michel wrote:
Something is not right...all my Mitchell's have a small lever on the side. One way it free spools, the other it only rotates one way...hmmm🤔
If your referring to what I said I stand corrected its been so long since I used them what I remember now is you can't change from left to righthand reeling sorry my bad and the 300 only comes in one size the 300 the reels made today are far superior otherwise they would still be making the old models technically they've advanced
Oct 24, 2022 17:57:07 #
Sinker Rig wrote:
I'm so glad I don't have one anymore
No question the new reels are so much better , I totally agree
Oct 24, 2022 18:01:54 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Skbrownie wrote:
No question the new reels are so much better , I totally agree
🎣🙂👍
Oct 24, 2022 21:19:47 #
Oct 24, 2022 21:27:42 #
Michel
Loc: King George VA
I've used a lot of modern reels...Shimano, Abu, etc. They just don't hold up. My buddy had a $60 Shimano break off the stem while fighting a 10 lb catfish.
I have had reels lock up while fighting reds in Florida. And, my brother, who live in Naples and is notoriously poor at doing reel maintenance, usually brings me a box of em to straighten out when I visit from Virginia. Be kind of laughed when I sent pictures of the Mitchell's...first spinning reels we ever got from my dad. 304 I think.
I still have some high end modern reels, I just use them for specific species.
I have had reels lock up while fighting reds in Florida. And, my brother, who live in Naples and is notoriously poor at doing reel maintenance, usually brings me a box of em to straighten out when I visit from Virginia. Be kind of laughed when I sent pictures of the Mitchell's...first spinning reels we ever got from my dad. 304 I think.
I still have some high end modern reels, I just use them for specific species.
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