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Well Ted that seems to be true here in OZ as well.

Sold for 66 bucks Australian bargain missed .

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For sale If interested PM located Australia. [attachment=0]imageedit_1_6388106730.jpg[/attac attachmenthment]

Currently at auction on the bay new in box Garcia Mitchell 906 if anyone is after a prime example.

Well you can't have a 408g without a 408 dl So here is a rare pair. Cheers.

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Hi Kim I agree paint finish is consistent in Simone,s picture.
By the way the 2 reels pictured are the exact reels pictured in DR,s book I purchased from his personal collection. Cheers

No printing on spool or rotor by the looks but my point was it looks like a streaky version of the carbon weave affect paint finish .

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Hello Simone most unusual all I can presume it's a carbon paint effect that went slightly wrong and found it's way out of the factory . Regards.

Thanks fellas not something I would normally collect but given thier rarity especially the early run in the timber box well had to have it . Low number 015 . No paperwork but has correct spare spool / container. Cheers

Ok here's a new addition to get the Mitchell juices flowing.

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Calin Moga has a huge collection of tournament casting reels check his web site out if you haven't already Amazing collection. Cheers

Kim most of the aftermarket alloy casting spools I have seen on all different makes of spinning reels including Mitchell where made by Bill Burke which the Skish has one of his . Cheers.

James Entwistle creation Ted . Cheers.

No idea how many made.
No I did not make the stand.

Looks like this site is going downhill again .

New addition

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Where's Wallace on this one?

Super cool cutaways fellas I tried to keep the photo detail on my 440 as minimal as possible for reasons that have been spoken about before. I see a few cutaways on a ebay site called CV fishing or something similar and a lot of other Mitchell's for sale very many actually. Cheers.

Here's a new addition you won't see very

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often Genuine 440 cutaway. Cheers

Thankfully the box did a great job somehow. Cheers

Two of the reels have been spoken about by the new owner over at the Vintage Mitchell spinning reels facebook page if anyone's interested. Cheers

Hi Sandman sad alright. The seller " private deal not ebay" is at fault not the shipping companies.
He may as well have put it in a plastic bag for its 16,000 km journey. Cheers

Well it was unfortunately my misfortune to purchase a 1st version 498 Pro mib for someone who did not have the slightest clue on how to pack a reel for safe international travel. Pictures tell the story . I usually am excited to open a fresh package with a nice Mitchell inside not on this occasion. ...

Now there is a story I can't wait to be continued.

Wow are these hard to find these days managed to track one down in Canada signed 1st edition.
Having the exact reels featured in the book I had to track down a copy , job done very happy .
Cheers.

Very nice outfit . Cheers

Hi I was looking at production numbers on this sites home page noticed the 397 only produced between 1969 - 1970 at only 1929 reels made very low so the search began funny enough found one here in OZ . Pulled her down cleaned her up and it spins like a top and in pretty good condition for 50 . I not...

Yes indeed Sandman spool is easy fix . Ken is pretty sure he has the other necessary parts to get it back to the way it should be . As for signs of a previous garcia/dual sticker I see no signs to convince me it ever had one but it is possible of course. I sold my last 540 dual back in 2015 and real...

Hi Ted no not using this one I use a 840 for my autobail fun. Hello Dries I new about the handle nut but the bail I missed that is a very nice observation Thank you I will contact Hawaiian Ken see if he has necessary parts as for the sticker I don't think so but will have another close look. Regards...

Managed to purchase a nice Mitchell 540 in perfect working condition. Cheers.

Thanks very much Sandman , Kim.

Very nice Don love one piece rods. :text-goodpost:

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Hi just wondering how many 540 reels were produced I have 1,100 in my memory is that close .Cheers.

Very interesting Chris and how did you find that book you must have long tentacles.

Hi Greatlaker I hope these pics are what you wanted. Cheers

Hi Bailarm upside down serial # 848795

Hi Christian yes I agree they are a lovely looking model in my eyes plenty of shiny bits and that Ying yangish Mitchell badge is cool serial # H001101 early 1978 I believe.
Cheers mate.

Here some reel extra reel pics.

Ok last one another short production run in beautiful condition.
Couldn't help myself had to pop on another of my Bill Burke casting spools on
All 4 reels from same seller and arrived in same box so I am still buzin and Will
Bugger off now.
Cheers

I don't mean to hog this space but it was a great week.
Here we have a beautiful 906 all bar the tiniest foot rubs it is mint.
Short production run on these if I remember correctly.

Well it's been Christmas in September for me after the postman yesterday.
I didn't have a 300 so I thought I better get one a bit special.
1957 model I believe in great condition and how cool does the Bill Burke custom spool look ?

Thanks Chris I got lucky. Cheers Tracey.

Thanks fellas it was the quickest I have ever pressed buy now.

Hi Baron2 yes I agree fishing reels were made to catch fish and be used I have side cast reels I use that were made in the 40,s over here in Australia and when not in use they are on display shelf but there is something about finding a reel Mitchell in my case that is 30,40,60 years old that looks t...

Managed to secure some nice Mitchell's here is the 1st one a 306x with the extras .
The reel , spare spool and container are in Unbelievable condition for 60 odd years old .
Dare I say mint the red top box! Did its job very well.
Cheers.

Finished with slight alteration to the badge .

Hi good question, myself I try and buy from people I trust and have bought from before . If it's via the bay study photos real well ask questions to the seller it doesn't take long to work out if they are genuine. New or mint in box is nearly always a nice sign ,do your research is the model a low p...

Like to share this 498 1st version.
A survivor in need of a clean.

Magnificent Simplex

So in another 9 years you are going to need a bigger house.

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