Mitchell Reel Forum

I have spent the winter, working on reels, I receive last fall at flea markets. Also built some rods. Like Kim said summer brings more deals on reels and people "they will come" looking for help. I for one will be fishing alot till the cold weather comes back.

Someone gave me a Taiwan made Mitchell 310. He thought the bail arm may be worn (trip lever not locking in the bail arm), as did I until I took the head off. With the head off the trip lever locks in the bail arm as it should. Another problem I see is. Turning the reel in a retrieving motion fast it...

Schrack,
In Group Instructions News & Events, Wallace tells how to post pictures with a Mac. I posted how I do it in windows.

jgp, In Group Instructions News & Events Wallace tells how to post pictures on a Mac, I added how I do it in Windows.
Hope this helps

I myself like the clicking, of the Mitchell. As some know I paint reel with a lot of missing paint, and not to original color. I like when someone says "is that a Mitchell your using never saw one like that" I just say and you never will, with a smile.

If your referring to the clicking of a Mitchell. You can grease the A/R dog and gear.
Haven't heard of anyone want to stop the clicking.

My friend is the way what a three-week trip. I won't have the reel in my hands for a while. When you stay on the back of the case, you mean the opposite side of the handle right?

Okay I'm not a 300 guy. But a friend found this 1/2 bail, and say's it's smooth. It's marked as a 1953 I doubt their is a serial # with all the paint off the foot. Not having a half bail, for $12.00 I said hello yeah I'll take it. So now I'll let you guy's tell me what's RIGHT and WRONG with it form...

Between 72 & 74 partly sunny & partly cloudy. Some wind.

Update Ted: I used the 204S today, and caught 10 trout on it. It handled nice & was smooth, and I did notice the weight while fishing it. But I stick with the 308 & 408. I'll bring it out now and then. So anyway I went trout fishing today, with my best bud. I caught 22, my friend 25. All wer...

Second that Ted I have dealt with him.

Always nice to lend a hand, good karma!

I would only use them on a head boat, due to the weight.

Yeah figured I'd have to do that.
Thanks, Ed

Ok so I'm a UL guy. But last season give me a bunch of reels in parts. Looks like I can make 2 working 302's. I have one put together, and working good. BUT when I flip the bail for casting, I notice it doesn't clear spool. It's the same position on both reels. Question is do I want to bent the bail...

I do remember that now. I don't get into 300's much.

Schrack,
You say the middle sized gear, what model reel are you talking about? Not all reels have a middle gear. I thought the thread was asking about the main gear & pinion gears.

I don't remember seeing transfer gears anywhere. So my guess is main and pinion gears. If this is the case, you can get vibration, if you only replace one gear.

I did think it felt lighter.

Sandman is the guy! We both love them.
Actually the questions should be asked in either Mitchell reel talk or Mitchell reel service talk

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I have found that asking a specific question helps and photo's if possible.

Thanks Chris!

No screws???

No Ted I haven't, but it is in fishing condition! But will in 81 day's April 2nd is the spring opener for trout in PA. I'll be taking it along.

Trying to find out when this 204S was produced, all I come up with is 1979.

Are the post in this forum deleted, after a certain period of time? Because I still need the part I listed.

twstrasburg
Where are you located?

Happy New Years everyone, Hoping 2022 is a good year for all!!

You might want to try jeffccbc on ebay, Jeff doesn't always list all parts in his store.

Been thinking about you Wallace, Hoping all works out for you in the coming year!!

And stay safe!!

I saw that box before, was it here on the old forum? It is a great piece.

One way to over come fishing with gloves. Fish a Mitchell with auto bail.

I just wanted to wish everyone (USA) a Happy Thanksgiving. One of the many things I am thankful for is this site.

Steve,
If you decide to get a 204, do yourself a favor get an extra spool or 2. The spools are getting hard to get here USA now. See my post in Reel Talk Backing off drag.

The 204 is around the same size. 204 is a little smaller. You don't see many of them, and parts are getting harder to get.

While it is true to back off drag on all reels. But on the 204, there is a fabric (I'll call it felt, don't really know). With drag left on the fabric separates the top of the spool from the bottom. Water can also do this if not dried right away.

For years now I have been backing off all the drag tension, on my reels. It all started with losing 2 spools on 204 reels. also due to tension. Anyone else do this, or does everyone? I think I saw on the old forum, that a 330 should be stored bail open. I have one 330 and store it this way, is that ...

Thanks guy's just glad I saw the net, and Croix and the lady bonded.

My thought is, gear wear together. Unless there is a deposit in between the teeth (maybe hardened grease) which may effect the gear over time. I have had gears that seemed to be grinding, and saw the main had some wear. And replaced it, conclusion was it was better. I don't think you ever it perfect...

I know I have said I didn't think I'd be buying anymore reels. But I couldn't pass this up. While walking the dog yesterday an elderly lady was trying to set up a yard sale. I saw a extendable net, I could use for Flounder/Fluke fishing. She told me her son was supposed be their to help her set up, ...

Well the weather was great for the fall stocking! Got out six straight day, and the freezer is stocked for Croix (my dog). He gets the trout (I eat a few), I get the flounder/Fluke. When I fished Sunday the stream was pack with anglers. I usually don't fish weekends, but had to take advantage of the...

As many of the guy's here know I'm a 204 & 308 guy. A few weeks ago I acquires a 408 and refurbished it. I did a quick test to see how the high speed 408 compared to the 308. I found that after 1 1/2 turns the 408 retrieved approximately 6" faster. After fishing the 408 this past week, I'm ...

I have taken some nasty reels in, and refurbished them. I have never however painted the inside of the housing. I have used paint thinner & a GOOD dremel copper brush to them. I then coat them with a light coat Corrosion block grease (freshwater & saltwater).

So we had our fall trout stocking Wednesday, and a buddy of 56 years stayed over a couple nights. Three day total for me was 45 rainbow trout. All caught with Mitchell 408, trout magnets, panther martin, and gulp alive floating 2" worms. Three is the limit in the fall, here's the one's today.

Got out on one of the local trout streams this week, for the fall trout stocking. After fishing the last 408 project, and loving it. I picked up another 408, after haggling on a price which was GOOD. So I'll paint this one the same color, hopefully before the weather change. So now I'll have 3 perso...

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