Mitchell Reel Forum

Wow am impressed Sandman, these are the size that hang out where I fish.
My biggest one was 15# used old faithful 300, with the Berkley rod I bought in 67.0

Recently came a crossed two.
Can not find much info on them.
Anyone know if they are a good reebl?
Am slowly getting ready for the Channel Cats!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like wrong drive gear, thaat would make it backwards, Trying to figure out the 304, the body of a 304 would be impossible to fit a 300. If you look at a 304 the body is round and small. On a 300 bail opens to right and 301 to left so if it opens to right That would rule out head and probably ...

Has anyone ever seen one? ( WITH GROUSE)
I lucked into one last week, She is in excellent condition, and has a very unusual handle, crime with a round knob, plus the fish on handle wish I could share a photo.
Several weeks I found a 307 Euro. It to has a crime handle with torpedo knob.
Been Lucky

Has anyone ever seen a Blazer 306? With Blazer Grouse. I lucked into one and she is in excellent condition. Has a unusual handle it is crime with a large round knob in stead of torpedo. Wish I could take some photos, if anyone is interested I will send a photo email(that I can do, lol). Also found a...

What is max. Line weight you use on a 308?
My most efficient is 6# ?
Any one go higher?
Tried 12, what a mess, cut cast distance, caused weird tangles, got wrapped around spool cause birds nest.
Guess 6# is most efficient
Need some feedback.

Just replace rotor. Should be able to find one.

After looking a photo, one question are they solid or have a small hole.
If their is a hole that is how your line is started.
I would guess very early.

Good luck on that one. I have several with similar issue I Would work around it, if you do not have to take off the rotor don,T mess with it. Only other method is drill it out and rethread, if you can not remove screw with easy out.(am talking some small bits and easy out) Your other issue is a no b...

I use Blaster White Lithium, have used it for several years and does great.

Roger on bent bail wire.
So many get dropped, or bent by a gremlin.
Most I ran into just play with the bail wire.
Kinda funny so many reels get bent bail wires.
so simple but people change springs for nothing.
Just remove bottom screw and bails work great, then bend wire where it should be.

I am a little late, but back into fishing. Balzer, Reel made for Germany by Mitchell. I have Two 300's put one on a Spotted Rod with Anderson #12 line and it is all German. Other I had a St Croix Yellow Red and Black, looks German. Only thing I changed was Spools which are Caron/Graphite which in my...

I have had good luck with Blaster.
One 300 is going on 2 years, and still runs like a clock, not gumbed up just gray film.
When cleaned that comes off.
Do not like grease, most of it breaks down and gums up.
Am sure something better is out there.

Almost time to break out the Mitchells, Went down to the Lake with a 308 I just rebuilt and got a small 2# Bass. Reel worked fine. I learned a few new curse words installing a bail spring on 308. The early ones are easy, but later with that tab on wire are not very. Must admit for a mini 300 (with d...

No did not come in Autocast.
Once you start using the 308 and see how great it handles you will not care about Autocast!!!!!

Good Morning: He original is the best. The Secret is the correct alignment of the wire. I have many Reels wit Original spring. What happens, at some pint the wire gets bent, most of the time by dropping. Fix is easy. 1/ Remove small bail screw 99% of the time bail works great. 2/ realign wire by ben...

Only thing I like are the CarboN/graphite spools. Have been using them on all my Personal Reels. On a 308 increase the casting distance. Also improve my 300's. Bought one new when they came out, bail attachment broke on second cast.(made of plastic). Replaced bail wire with old style one, Reel works...

Danke, Sandman, Helps a great deal!

Does anyone have a 308 Date Chart they could post?
Thanks in advance!!!!!

Bought one new when they came out, large bail mount broke on second cast, called Mitchell , was told no parts available for that reel. Asked if I could replace bail assembly with older style, was told was not good idea. Did it anyway, without any modification. Imagine, Reel worked perfect, actually ...

Depends what I fish for 300 Channel Cats.
308 Trout, Bass , and Smaller Fish.
Also 304 is on the go block.
Best one however has to be the 308, just got into them and really like em.

I thought only Mitchell Items were to be posted in For Sale.
One post and electronic crap!!!!!!!
Really

What would be the Biggest Fish you would use a 308 to catch, also line weight what would be Max?
I recently got into these and fell in Love with them.
Do not think would do well with Channel Cats!

Well it works, part is interchangeable.

Several Mitchell's are like that good example are the 304 and 314, same internal workings, but shaft is differant. You can change shafts which changesspools, with every thing else stays the same. I have changed bail wires on newer 300's back to old style made reel far better. Called Mitchell prior t...

The Fisherman is the one I ought from years ago he has two shops one in Fla. other in Del.
Good Guy.

Penn drag dics are compatable, could not tell you the thickness. Normally on the back of spool is a diagram of how they go together. My opinion kinda of a crappy set up. When I first rebuilt one think it took a six pack and learned some new curse words. Of all the older Mitchell, I dislike the 302. ...

Will this fit a 304 CAP? Since both 304 and 314 are basically the same ( Shaft and Spool are differant) but remainder of parts are identical. As you know they can be converted by changing the axle shaft. 304 spools are easy to find , but 314 is like Hens Teeth. I can not find a 304 CAP schematic wit...

I agree, just look at it, Out of my 100 plus I have 2 in box I just look at.
Reminds me when I bought my 1st, nd what a feeling that was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bona, What is the Canadian Shipping rates.
I agree with you on the shipping from Kenny.
I thought that was the normal rates.
In lew of the shipping, do not have a bad thing to say about Kenny, his parts have always been great.

LOL, You will be surprised what you find in the grease.
Jeff is great.
Kenny is good but shipping from Canada kills ya.
The new guy seems ok.
You can trust all 3.

Your package was delivered at mailbox 2:44 pm.Regards, Ron

Your Shaft will be on the way tomorrow, P/O closed today.
If you know a guy in Canada, must be referring to Kennyskldog, great guy.
Good luck with the trout.

Just ordered part from Buckfever777, (Terry) has been advertising on ebay, logo is Green Mitchell Oval, prices are resonable, shipping is great combines for more than 1 part.
Will keep everyone posted.
Still like Jeff and Kenny.
We will see how it goes.

I was 10 in 1956, painted neighbors house and made $35. I went down to Herders Sporting Goods and paid $27. For Reel and $9. For Berkley Rod, they threw in line for free. Would get the looks from people fishing on how does that kid have a Mitchell300. In 63 joined the Air Force and my parents gave m...

I forgot to mention, the 304 has gear and teeth sch is how drag works. The 314 is just a plain shaft with spool lock on end. I have an extra shaft if you need one, but not an ocalating plastic piece. Send an address and its yours. As mentioned I converted the reels I use to the 314. Still do not hav...

Good Morning, here is a thought. If you replace the shaft with a 304 shaft, the 304 spools will fit only difference they have a plastic nut that holds spool on plus drag is incorporated . Plus is they are readily available at a fraction of the cost. The 304 and 314 are basically the same reel. Drag ...

Just got into 306, Fellow saw me fishing with a 300 and asked if I repair Mitchells. He had a bag with what was once a 306 (in Pieces) Told him I would do what I could but have not had a 306 before. After some research had reel purring like a kitten again. I think these can be ranked up top of the E...

Well went 314 nuts, bought a few more, some have 304. Only difference is the spool and shaft. Actually shaft is same size, but different spool mounting swapped shaft on 304 and it is now a 314. Other slight difference is the handle, 314 has one similar to 300 only slightly bent. Man these things are...

Now I have the314 bug bought several more one is brand new used slightly.
Put some line on it and try it in the morning.
So far only difference is the shaft looks like they would make a 304 a 314.
Another simple Reel.

Found 2 bought the other.
On case both have 304 mitchell.
Am excited about these, have not seen this type before.
Would imagine only difference will be the shaft that spool rides on.
Wonder if any other spools are compatible to this model?
Hopefully should arrive by Wed.

Has any one ever seen a 304 with a spool like on a 300?
Why do I asked? Cause I just bought one.
Have a nice Rod picked out for it.
Looks like my new Trout Rod for Lick Run!

The winner is 304!!!!!!
302 would be the hardest.
Would say most are easy compared to most manufactors.

Roger Dat Reel is correct, not sure what year Mitchell Decided to engrave proper way would assume 53 or 54.
I have 2 full bailS same way.
Have used them, since I am ambidextourous was a little weird but, still caught some Channels.
My opinion the 53 thru 56 Reels are the best.

My guess is they went with changing times, and I do agree full bail operates better, and would give full pick up.
Bet you had some awesome birds nest with 1/2 bail.

I have several rods that are offset, to left, or maybe its the reel base twisted. It does not interfere with casting just looks a little wierd. I figured somebody might have noticed the same thing. Have bought several rods that rod would spin , my fix is drill small hole thru rod and base, install s...

Why did Mitchell do away with 1/2 Bail?

I think I got stem mixed up with handle, sorry .
Now my question, Does the slight twist have any affect on casting?
Is it just cosmetic?

A Twist , when metal has a turn against the grain which would be clockwise or counter clockwise direction this only can be straightened out by heating . ( Alum. Is brittle and crumbles when temp exceeds limit believe 1200 degrees. a bend when metal is moved with grain . Example use a paper clip. Twi...

Twisted or bent? Big differance. You can straighten a bend out by doing as stated with a vise and wood. However a twist it would be very likely it would snap. Handles are Aluminum and can get bent very easy. , most of the time can be corrected. You must be very careful when undoing a bend. Also they...

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