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- Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:24 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: The unmarked GOLD 330 autobail
- Replies: 9
- Views: 806
Re: The unmarked GOLD 330 autobail
Rob, I have reviewed your photos from your original post. You have nothing special about your reel that indicates it has gold with accents. To me, your reel shows a significant amount of wear and the chrome plating has come off, which is exposing the brass. We all do find exciting when we find somet...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Gold accents
- Replies: 24
- Views: 788
Re: Gold accents
Hi RobCFish, I thought I would add my 2 cents to this discussion. To the best of my knowledge Garcia/Mitchell made gold display presentation reels in 300 DL, 408 DL, 410 DL, 400 G and 408 G. There were also a completely plated (100% entire reel) in gold 300 DL, there were also a few very specific pr...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:56 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Baffle plate Refurbishment service (UK) for 330/440 & Otomatic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2503
Re: Baffle plate Refurbishment service (UK) for 330/440 & Otomatic
Dave, from time to time this problem/question comes up in repairing the auto-bail baffle plates. Thank you for applying your skills to remedy this important issue. Yes these baffle plates are extremely difficult to find. I appreciate you and for your willingness to help and offer your services. ππ K...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: 306 Balzer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 258
Re: 306 Balzer
We are always ecstatic to see your photos of reels you find, we hope you will share with us. ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
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- Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: New to Forum and have question about a reel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6728
Re: New to Forum and have question about a reel
Ok that is good to hear! Now letβs establish if there are any markings/numbers on the inside of the foot. Look like you have a early 3rd version reel ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
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- Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:43 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 1963 330 Question.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2551
Re: 1963 330 Question.
Glad to be of help! ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
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- Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:41 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: New to Forum and have question about a reel
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6728
Re: New to Forum and have question about a reel
Hello, I believe you have a 3rd version 1/2 bail. If you look on the backside of your reel the should be a raised lettering for Made in France, look closely for an engraved serial number. There should be a letter in front of it. I have some 1/2 bail parts reels. If you would like me to service it an...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:11 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 1963 330 Question.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2551
Re: 1963 330 Question.
Yes, there should be a slight amount of up and down play. You mentioned that the reel is spinning well? You can test this by removing or adding one shim to see how it feels after. Most people overdo the lubricant. Just enough brushed on the moving parts. I usually put a thin coat on all the bare met...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Merry Christmas 2022
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9400
Re: Merry Christmas 2022
Merry Christmas to everyone on the Mitchell Museum Forum Discussion Board. Hope everyone has a great 2023!
Many thanks to our Museum owner Wallace Carney for giving us the ability to communicate far and wide on our beloved Mitchell Reel
Many thanks to our Museum owner Wallace Carney for giving us the ability to communicate far and wide on our beloved Mitchell Reel
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 12:34 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Jeff Knight- Parts Seller Info.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5673
Re: Jeff Knight- Parts Seller Info.
Ted you can find Jeff Knight on Facebook
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:13 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitcheell reel no 300 on it
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3156
Re: Mitcheell reel no 300 on it
Hello Gramwin, Sounds like it could be an early full bail reel before 300 was added or it might be a parts reel. If you could it would be great if you can post some photos of your reel. Please look for a serial number that should be present on the back of the reel. Slight possibility it could be on ...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:53 am
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Happy New Years
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6295
Re: Happy New Years
Happy New Year Kim, hope you are well my friend.
To all members of this forum I hope that 2022 is great for each of you and your collecting brings great things
Kind Regards, Scott
To all members of this forum I hope that 2022 is great for each of you and your collecting brings great things
Kind Regards, Scott
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 2:03 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: 300DL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2165
Re: 300DL
Don,
Add 3073840 and 2649989 are out of my collection. Did not check the year. Hope you are good
Kind Regards, Scott
Add 3073840 and 2649989 are out of my collection. Did not check the year. Hope you are good
Kind Regards, Scott
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:15 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Question of the Night?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3063
Re: Question of the Night?
Have you tried the talcum powder trick? Get a fine brush and dab some talcum powder on the bristles and then dust the inside of the reel foot or other areas you believe there is a serial number that you cannot see. The talcum powder should make the numbers visible when you gently wipe off the excess...
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:29 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell Salesman Sample Spinning Reel (??) - Model 386
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2965
Re: Mitchell Salesman Sample Spinning Reel (??) - Model 386
Dennis, I would believe that our very own Wallace or across the pond James Entwistle or Martin Stone would also be a good resource ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
Kind Regards, Scott
Kind Regards, Scott
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:19 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Sequentially numbered Mitchell Pair ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3456
Re: Sequentially numbered Mitchell Pair ?
Hi John,
Somewhere in the Mitchell collecting world I would have no doubt/would not be surprised that there are sequentially serial numbered half bails.
Kind Regards, Scott
Somewhere in the Mitchell collecting world I would have no doubt/would not be surprised that there are sequentially serial numbered half bails.
Kind Regards, Scott
- Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:40 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell Salesman Sample Spinning Reel (??) - Model 386
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2965
Re: Mitchell Salesman Sample Spinning Reel (??) - Model 386
Hello Superduty71,
With only 1 photo posted and being a person who has handled a few of them, it looks legitimate. It could be a fake but someone would have to prove otherwise. Nice looking reel mate. Congratulations
Kind Regards, Scott
With only 1 photo posted and being a person who has handled a few of them, it looks legitimate. It could be a fake but someone would have to prove otherwise. Nice looking reel mate. Congratulations
Kind Regards, Scott
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 12:18 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Using a half bail
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3811
Re: Using a half bail
Good video ![Bravo :text-bravo:](./images/smilies/text/bravo.gif)
Nice to see the video capture what I provided
Thank you
Kind Regards, Scott
![Bravo :text-bravo:](./images/smilies/text/bravo.gif)
Nice to see the video capture what I provided
Thank you
Kind Regards, Scott
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Using a half bail
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3811
Re: Using a half bail
Hi Scott, 1/2 bail operation is very simple and almost the same as a full bail. In a full bail you flip the bail wire to cast, turn handle to flip bail wire closed to retrieve. In a 1/2 bail you use your thumb or an index finger to push/rotate the knurled/grooved base of the bail wire where it is at...
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Sequentially numbered Mitchell Pair ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3456
Re: Sequentially numbered Mitchell Pair ?
JohnEBoy,
Yes there are documented 300βs and 308βs with sequential serial numbers. Many years ago Wallace had a 6 pack of if I remember were 308βs. I do not believe I have ever seen a set of 1/2 bails in that order. Great question![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
Kind Regards, Scott
Yes there are documented 300βs and 308βs with sequential serial numbers. Many years ago Wallace had a 6 pack of if I remember were 308βs. I do not believe I have ever seen a set of 1/2 bails in that order. Great question
Kind Regards, Scott
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 1:18 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51719
Re: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
Simone,
That sounds fantastic to be able to scientifically measure the reel for itβs gold plating. An alternative way would be just weigh it, if it is solid 18 karat gold itβs going to weigh significantly more than if it was just gold plated.
Kind Regards, Scott
That sounds fantastic to be able to scientifically measure the reel for itβs gold plating. An alternative way would be just weigh it, if it is solid 18 karat gold itβs going to weigh significantly more than if it was just gold plated.
Kind Regards, Scott
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:58 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51719
Re: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
Wallace,
Absolutely stunning. It will be really great to have an article written about these reels. Thank you for all that you do![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
Kind Regards, Scott
Absolutely stunning. It will be really great to have an article written about these reels. Thank you for all that you do
Kind Regards, Scott
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:27 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51719
Re: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
Ted and Allan,
I think I would be in agreement with you I would like to handle them and spin them, snipping is kind of sad
I think I would be in agreement with you I would like to handle them and spin them, snipping is kind of sad
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:31 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 51719
Re: The Missing "Lenks" of Mitchell Reels!
![Bravo :text-bravo:](./images/smilies/text/bravo.gif)
What incredible news finding the best of the best from CEO Mr. Lenk. Cannot wait to hear more about the auction and see more photos. Another mystery solved!
Kind Regards Scott
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:59 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: 300 DL "custom spinning reel"?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13199
Re: 300 DL "custom spinning reel"?
Ted, Chris, Bull and Simone,
Great discussion and thanks Chris for showing the difference between real and fake
thanks for a great discussion
Great discussion and thanks Chris for showing the difference between real and fake
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:46 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: 300 DL "custom spinning reel"?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13199
Re: 300 DL "custom spinning reel"?
Simone, I personally thought that the DL box looks to good to be original, my bet as Ted had alluded to that the guy in Canada made these. This info have not unpacked yet but I bet if you contact Mike DiMattio he could confirm. I really did like the reel though ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:41 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Reels of a former fisherman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6842
Re: Reels of a former fisherman
Thank you that is really nice
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:39 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: CAP / MITCHELL catalogs from 1951 to 1959
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9285
Re: CAP / MITCHELL catalogs from 1951 to 1959
Very nice Christian, thank you for sharing ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:00 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Chrome
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5073
Re: Chrome
Back when I was restoring old 60βs cars the process to re-chrome was to strip down to bare steel, nickel plate copper flashing and the chrome plate. It is a pretty expensive process. There might be better ways to end up at same finished product
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:36 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 20120
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron, Check your shims to make sure you have the right spacing. Might need to add another. Also inspect the gears real well for wear you may have to use a good magnifying loop or glass to find what is not correct. Also check your faceplate to make sure it is set correctly Good luck Probably somethi...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:57 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1213897
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Hello to all,
Great thread here. Absolutely cool to see so many vintage photos regarding Cluses and Mitchell. I really want to think that the 300 reel on the roof of the van actually spins.![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
Great thread here. Absolutely cool to see so many vintage photos regarding Cluses and Mitchell. I really want to think that the 300 reel on the roof of the van actually spins.
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1213897
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Dries, Another great photo, way cool!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:54 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 300 Shaft polish Question.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2837
Re: 300 Shaft polish Question.
I have tried many different things for polishing/cleaning shaft and shaft seat. Most times just using a fine 0000 steel wool does fine for the shaft. I also use a dremel for cleaning up shaft seat and inside of reel housing. Any good polishing rouge and dental tip for polishing is just the right siz...
- Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:19 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Introduction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2932
Re: Introduction
Hi Johnny, I really donβt see anything wrong in your approach to the service of you reel, There are a couple things I would suggest to help your process. Denatured alcohol is very evaporative and can be a single use cleaner. I use WD40 liquid (not spray). It allows me to reuse for along time. Wallac...
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:53 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Mitchell Match bail mechanism
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3553
Re: Mitchell Match bail mechanism
Stu, check the bail arm locking mechanism switch/button
It may not be fully disengaged. Just a thought
It may not be fully disengaged. Just a thought
- Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:15 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 221864
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Dries, Welcome back my friend! I hope this note finds you well![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
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- Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:38 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: spool won't release
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2968
Re: spool won't release
Another thought before stripping down the reel is to get a close diameter rod that matches diameter of spool button. Press firmly the button with the rod to see if it will release. Sometimes with older reels things dry out where fingers just cannot press firmly enough ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:48 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 24662
Re: Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?
I agree, I have found most Lithium based grease to sticky ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:46 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell Reel Restoration
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6393
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:45 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 221864
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Welcome back Glen, hope you are well ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f60e.svg)
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- Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:43 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell Bait Caster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2001
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:26 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: My Favorite Fishing Photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13318
Re: My Favorite Fishing Photos
Hi Guys,
I really like all the early fishing photos of you and family/friends. Thank you
I really like all the early fishing photos of you and family/friends. Thank you
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:06 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Old cap version e Mitchell spinning analisi fusioni
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4622
Re: Old cap version e Mitchell spinning analisi fusioni
Thank you Chris ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 12:26 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 24662
Re: Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?
Hello Thomas, I have worked on Mitchell reels since 1969 herein the USA. Depending on where you live in the world might limit what you have access to for cleaning internal parts of your Mitchell and then re-lubricating. For years the main lube used was a light brown/tan in color then in the later ye...
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: NEW FIND!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2979
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:18 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: NEW FIND!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2979
Re: NEW FIND!
Hello Schrack, Sorry to hear that you got played by the EBAY snuck. After buying and selling on EBAY for 25 years I have only had one really ugly experience with Mitchell reels and Conolon rods. I guess I feel kinda lucky. You already know this probably: If you have any doubt in the seller, donβt bu...
- Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: Mitchell History Discussions
- Topic: Mitchell Reel History
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3633185
Re: Mitchell Reel History
Thanks Wallace. ![π](//twemoji.maxcdn.com/2/svg/1f44d.svg)
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