Mitchell Reel Forum

Pictures would tell a story. The code is for Garcia's ID of what reel is for that box. Could be a different variation depending on the box. Also the number on the bottom of the foot should match the label on the box. The reels never came with line on the spool and was put on after the sale of the re...

TOES, We are not offended just needed to know what information you wanted about his books. Yes, they can be expensive but well worth the cost. Nothing to do with rebuilding or researching the 300 as Wallace's Book. Dennis's books covers the Mitchell spectrum of reels made. Obviously not all can be a...

More than likely if it appears for butterfly version it was to take up slack if needed to stop grinding or noise.
Kim

Ted, I clean my cookies out every other time shutting down to prevent that. With computers anything is possible. John, You ARE right there. Maybe I'll find something interesting there to post. I know we had this discussion a while back. Some people are for the thread, and some are against. For me it...

Sometimes when I get on this site before I log in, I see a Conolon thread. It disappears once I log in. Other times it doesn't show up. Anyone else have this problem. Thanks.........
Kim

Much depends on what part(s) are needed. I have some extra from a recent find. Not on computer all the time but it's ( supposed to be ) winter and you have a while to open water.............
Kim

Happy New Year to ALL Mitchell Mates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1st time in years I stayed awake past midnight. I had no choice. On a company job and cleaning up when I heard THOSE 3 WORDS!!!!!!!!!! Came out 4 minutes later and the crowd/customers were going home. :banana-tux: :banana-dreads: :banana-rainbo...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL!!!HAPPY HOLIDAYS TOO!!!!!!
Kim

linewinder, Not sure if same diameter but they are not interchangeable to my knowledge. Reason being is the 900 series has the skirted spool which fits over the reel. Whereas the regular 300 fits inside the rotor. Hope this helps.
Kim

According to Dennis Roberts Value Guide, 1952 was the last year of metal knob handles with a full bail. 1953/54 was 1st for plastic knob and black & silver label. Of course as with any manufacture old stock would be used up to make way for new. With Mitchell most parts are interchangeable throug...

Happy Turkey Day to you all. I too am Thankful for this site amongst other things. Don, that cartoon CRACKS ME UP!!!! Super Funny. Leave room for dessert...…
Kim

Ted, it's shame the seller packed and shipped a rare reel with box that way. I've had my share of packages ending up that way over the years. Truly amazing of clueless people that send stuff through the mail. My recent purchase was an old Garcia Conolon rod with tube. Well, the seller with 7,000+ sa...

Hello, sorry for late involvement. You did mention 303/403?? I'm just checking that when you tried to loosen the drag that you turned in the opposite direction than normal. Clock wise for right handed threads and counter-clock wise left handed threads that the 03 or odd number that you stated requir...

Would the green be for the Prince 358 reel only since there are in essence a 308? Also are 304 and 358 drag knobs interchangeable? I would not think they are because of the spool sizes and shaft. *****************NOTE NOTE*************** After checking Dennis Robert's Value collectors guide I came a...

The Green handle and knob was for the European distribution of those Mitchell reels. North America and south did not have the green. Hope this helps............
Kim

If memory serves me right the 900 series was Mitchells 1st High Speed reel with the skirted spool. Nice reels with a faster retrieve.
Kim

Wow, never new Mitchell made that many.
Kim

I normally fill it to the edge. Mitchell has literature and pictures on the proper amount and way to fill spools. Depends on how you are fishing. I drift fish a lot and let out around 200' of line in 30' - 40' of water. On our summer vacation this past August I fished that way. Big fish took my bait...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Wallace for the pictures and info. The Gold reel was supposedly made in 1971 with ONLY 5 produced. Talk about rare. Looking forward to more pictures.
Kim

fishugo, I checked Dennis's 2006 Value Guide and the only pictured presentation reel in there is the Silver Reel. 25th year Anniversary and 25 were made to be given to select people in the Mitchell organization. You mentioned Gold 300 reel which would probably be the 300DL American released. That re...

Nice find fishabout. They are actually good to fish with. Just need to getting use to weight. When wife and I go south once a year and surf fish I bring a variety of Mitchells down with me. We don't target big fish but once in a while we do hook a "big" one. As long as the line holds out a...

Nice pictures. Could you get a little closer to rotor for each side. If it wasn't cut then there's a possibility that maybe a factory worker custom fitted the reel for themselves. It was known to happen from time to time. Would be why the paint matches the rotor perfectly. Kim PS- I compared it to m...

Hello, I checked Dennis Roberts Mitchell Value Guide and found out this. In 1979 Mitchell did make 10 custom order 906 with MPU's. That's the good news. The bad news is yours has a different MPU that is in his picture. Your MPU looks like it came off a salt water reel for the conversion. I can't tel...

I believe Wallace put up a spread sheet on the numbers of different models of the reels. I remember looking at it when Wallace restored the site.
Kim

Hi Don, I believe you need to have the 408 pinion to make it useable again. Try looking at a schematic of each reel to determine part numbers. Good Luck.......
Kim

I see it now Chris, the reflections were in my eye..........

Kim

Simplex, 2nd picture down center vertical row of reels with the plastic case. What model reels and year made?? Very Very nice.
Kim

Over the guys right shoulder appears to be the 2 piece beige plastic box with the "blown up " fish image. A little more left and above is the cardboard version of that. Years of manufacture?? Above his head and to the right reel & pole kit?? On the counter to our right Platil line disp...

Very impressive Chris. Really like the RED box combo. Retiring in 1.5 years or semi and hope to organize mine like that. Right now in several areas. I don't have a dedicated REEL ROOM, not enough in my house. Collection includes Conolon poles and Garcia items along with 100+ reels in boxes and witho...

WOW!!!! Simply blown away by these photos. Where to start to ask questions??? Just back from vacation that gave my Mitchells a workout. Main question would be the picture with all the boxed reels and such as the gentleman is standing in front of them. What year do you suppose it was taken?? KIm :tex...

The 410 is same as the 400 but with roller bearings. There may be other differences but that is about it. The 310 is an ultra light that were made in France and then Taiwan. France version shipped in MS box but Taiwan in plastic package. 1990 vintage.
Kim

I can understand not liking the seller part, haha. Dennis's value guide was published in 2006. He valued that reel with only 500 released $1400. Price varies on condition and box or boxes. According to him could vary or swing up or down between 20% - 30%. Would love to see a picture of it.
Kim

Great looking reels guys!!! Quick question, why does the 305 have the normal handle we see on those round reels and yours Chris has the handle we see on the 300's??
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Hi Simone, those 300DL BALZER reels were produced from 1964 - 1974 according to Dennis Roberts Value Guide. Distributed for the German market and approximately 500 produce in the time span. Pretty low production and very rare. Do you have the wooden box and cardboard sleeve it was shipped in?? Excel...

Hey guys quick question. In Wallace's pictures of the serviceman bringing home the 2nd version I noticed the metal spare spool case the lid is screwed on. But in Simone's pictures the case simple slides onto the container. Any idea when the change took place?? One would think the slide on container ...

Still makes me sick as to what happened to the site. I 1st met Wallace in 2011 at the NFLCC in Daytona when "we", many Mitchell enthusiasts heard of his plans for the Museum. We all had some really good conversations in person about the potential growth of Mitchell knowledge. I don't know ...

Absolutely amazing!!! Talk about Holy Grails.... Just when you think nothing else rare would turn up. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! :text-coolphotos:

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That's a great looking reel Chris. It's funny seeing a US/Canadian released reel coming from across the pond. :lol: :lol: Mitchell did make fly reels for the European market with their logos attached. I have the reels that you have plus a few Euro released. Will try and post as time permits. That bo...

Hey Chris great looking reel. Wallace your time line looks good. I don't have any ovals that I know of but time will tell. The reel I'm mentioning has the 301 etched in it's side. That would explain the larger serial number compared to Chris's reel which has MITCHELL only etched. I'm a Left-Handed (...

Left handed version of the 350 which is a high speed reel compared to the 300 & 301. First produced in the later 1950's. Successor to the RAPID reel. It was made into the 1970's with various changes. Pictures would help. I have 2 that need to be spruced up a bit. Kim Earlier version had 5/1 stam...

Anyone know manufacture date? I checked Dennis's Value Guide but the one it shows has the writing and sticker in upright position. Serial- #1225843.
Supposedly 1956. Thanks for any help.
Kim

Since none has welcomed this site back I want to say, WELCOME BACK!!!! Been a long time since the original site went away I haven't checked in months. Hopefully some some nice discussions and interaction.............
Kim

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