don309,
That part 82425 doesn't seem to be overly abundant on the net. I have a guy, Dick Janak, that has always had what I needed many times over the years, co you could check with him. His email is [email protected] ,I believe.
Ted Lanham
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- Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 408 Problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2090
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:24 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Good Surprise!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36014
Re: Good Surprise!
Schrack, Sounds like a reasonable price for a 300, but the serial number along doesn't define the reel as "rare". You may be referring to some Wallace's statements about the "Pilot Reel". There are several requirements that a reel must meet to be one of those prized reels. That's...
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1461
Re: Help
Greetings Stephenv,
to the Mitchell Reel Museum.
The Mitchell half bails were made back in the 40's up till around 1953, and were replaced by the common full bail.
Here's a pic of a page from the operating manual about using the reel. I hope this is some help.
Ted Lanham
to the Mitchell Reel Museum.
The Mitchell half bails were made back in the 40's up till around 1953, and were replaced by the common full bail.
Here's a pic of a page from the operating manual about using the reel. I hope this is some help.
Ted Lanham
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:19 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23471
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron2, I bought my first M300 in 1963, so I'm considered a senior citizen of a bygone era. Over the years, since that first purchase, I've gone through several hundred 300's. Some I bought to use, some to collect, and some I picked up to do some service on, sell to either fishermen, or collectors. ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:37 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 300 Spring Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 566
Mitchell 300 Spring Question
Mates, I had a conversation with a fellow recently when the subject of M300 reels came up. He said he hated the reel because the bail springs kept braking. I told him that I had fished with the same 300 for decades and had never had a broken spring. I did, occasionally, have to make some adjustments...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:07 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23471
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron2,
The left. That is the type lever that I was talking about. According to Wallace's book, that anti-reverse was used till it was changed to a straight lever.
Bill, I 100% agree.
Ted Lanham
The left. That is the type lever that I was talking about. According to Wallace's book, that anti-reverse was used till it was changed to a straight lever.
Bill, I 100% agree.
Ted Lanham
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 300 Cosmetic Changes.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1023
Re: Mitchell 300 Cosmetic Changes.
Schrack, It sounds like you have developed a real interest in the Mitchell 300 reels. In my opinion, it's time for you to consider buying the book" The Mitchell Classic 300 Spinning Reel: 1939-1989" written by Wallace. It can answer most of questions about changes to the reel and when they...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:02 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23471
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron2, I believe that, somewhere in this string, I saw your faceplate with the a/r that had 3 flat edges on the back of the a/r lever. That lever was used from the around 1962 up till 1967. My earlier post was just a guess, but if your a/r lever is made like that it could be up till 1967. A view of...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23471
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron2,
I've owned several 6th gen 300s with that type of anti-reverse lever that were made around 1962/63. Is it possible that your reel has been submerged in salt water? It shows more corrosion than I usually see around where I live.
Ted Lanham
I've owned several 6th gen 300s with that type of anti-reverse lever that were made around 1962/63. Is it possible that your reel has been submerged in salt water? It shows more corrosion than I usually see around where I live.
Ted Lanham
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:09 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1216376
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Kim,
Same picture, the man's right side, up a couple shelves are reels with this wrapping. Mine like those had a SN 1 369589, ie 1956.
Ted Lanham
Same picture, the man's right side, up a couple shelves are reels with this wrapping. Mine like those had a SN 1 369589, ie 1956.
Ted Lanham
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15395
Re: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
Simplex,
Excellent!
Excellent!
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15395
Re: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
Chris,
I just love how you have that room arranged.
Ted Lanham
I just love how you have that room arranged.
Ted Lanham
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 12:13 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Post from old MRM
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2924
Re: Post from old MRM
Bailarm,
Thanks for the Mitchel reel service link. I can't wait to try your Mitchell reel service tips when activities show down in the coming months.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Thanks for the Mitchel reel service link. I can't wait to try your Mitchell reel service tips when activities show down in the coming months.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:55 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15395
Re: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
Fishabout, Since I concentrated on just 300s, I never had more than 40-50 Mitchells. That included duplicates that I traded or sold to fishermen. Today, with downsizing, around 15-20. I'm getting up there in age, so not wanting to make it difficult for family if I was to become fishing bait. :lol: :...
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1216376
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Simplex,
I love these pictures. Thanks so much for posting.
Ted Lanham
I love these pictures. Thanks so much for posting.
Ted Lanham
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:03 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 782 Graphite fly reel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 655
Re: Mitchell 782 Graphite fly reel
Greetings burnsie2000_2000,
Welcome to the Mitchell Reel Museum.
I found this schematic on the net. Hope it helps.
https://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/ ... ll_782.pdf
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Welcome to the Mitchell Reel Museum.
I found this schematic on the net. Hope it helps.
https://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/ ... ll_782.pdf
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:01 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: My Favorite Fishing Photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14138
Re: My Favorite Fishing Photos
Chris Ball,
Thanks for giving the reason on the sling shot. That's what I had suspected, but never seen it used like you guys are doing. I could see that getting the bait in the water that way, might prevent the bait from coming loose as in a normal cast. Interesting!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Thanks for giving the reason on the sling shot. That's what I had suspected, but never seen it used like you guys are doing. I could see that getting the bait in the water that way, might prevent the bait from coming loose as in a normal cast. Interesting!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:51 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: My Favorite Fishing Photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14138
Re: My Favorite Fishing Photos
Chris,
I have an idea, but I want to confirm, what is the sling shot for?
Regards,
Ted Lanham
I have an idea, but I want to confirm, what is the sling shot for?
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:36 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1216376
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Dries,
WOW!! Many thanks for posting.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
WOW!! Many thanks for posting.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: How to search a forum
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7074
Re: How to search a forum
linewinder, I haven't been able to find a search feature, either. There's a possibility that since Wallace is in the process of constructing the new Museum, that he hasn't got around to adding that feature yet, and that your FAQ link is a copy from the "old" Museum. Wallace has a long and ...
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: How to Edit add or take away posts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1227
Re: How to Edit add or take away posts
Schrack,
I have a pencil shaped box at the top right side of my post that allows me to edit my post. Do you have the same options?
Regards,
Ted Lanham
I have a pencil shaped box at the top right side of my post that allows me to edit my post. Do you have the same options?
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223873
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Johnny,
Welcome aboard!!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Welcome aboard!!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:13 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Old cap version e Mitchell spinning analisi fusioni
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4742
Re: Old cap version e Mitchell spinning analisi fusioni
Greetings Simplex,
I'm in the same boat as Glen. I've never seen a "Pied Deport " before, that I can remember
Regards.
Ted Lanham
I'm in the same boat as Glen. I've never seen a "Pied Deport " before, that I can remember
Regards.
Ted Lanham
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 11:52 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15289
Re: My best find
Fishabout,
Wow! Congratulations on picking up that one.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Wow! Congratulations on picking up that one.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:42 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell 4° version
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4644
Re: Mitchell 4° version
Simone,
I agree!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
I agree!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:20 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell 4° version
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4644
Re: Mitchell 4° version
Simone,
Very nice find.
I consider the pilot/prototype reel a rare reel to obtain. They all came with level-wind gearing, and dark blue metal knobs. Yours has higher serial number than most than range about 5000 less.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Very nice find.
I consider the pilot/prototype reel a rare reel to obtain. They all came with level-wind gearing, and dark blue metal knobs. Yours has higher serial number than most than range about 5000 less.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 5:08 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: My Favorite Fishing Photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14138
Re: My Favorite Fishing Photos
Don,
I envy you. I had two sons, and neither had an interest in fishing. Now I have two Gkids and the same story there.
Ted Lanham
I envy you. I had two sons, and neither had an interest in fishing. Now I have two Gkids and the same story there.
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:09 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223873
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Dries,
Glad you made it back. I'd been waiting for your return.
Ted Lanham
Glad you made it back. I'd been waiting for your return.
Ted Lanham
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:57 am
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223873
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Glen,
Ted Lanham
Ted Lanham
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:58 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: spool won't release
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3032
Re: spool won't release
Mitchell73, :text-welcomeconfetti: to the Mitchell Reel Museum. I've had 300s over the years that had spools that were a bit stubborn to get off, but ended up coming off. I assume that you pressed the round knob in the the center of the drag adjustment knob, if not try that. If you're already past t...
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:10 pm
- Forum: Mitchell History Discussions
- Topic: Mitchell Reel History
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3635182
Re: Mitchell Reel History
Wallace,
Plenty of time, so no hurry.
Ted
Plenty of time, so no hurry.
Ted
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:54 am
- Forum: Mitchell History Discussions
- Topic: Mitchell Reel History
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3635182
Re: Mitchell Reel History
Wallace,
Though it will add to your workload, I agree with Chris.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Though it will add to your workload, I agree with Chris.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Fishing a "swim" on the Bristol Avon (UK)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3329
Re: Fishing a "swim" on the Bristol Avon (UK)
bristolmod,
Any day spent fishing is better than most.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Any day spent fishing is better than most.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Fishabout,
Great picture.
Ted Lanham
Great picture.
Ted Lanham
- Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:44 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Fishing a "swim" on the Bristol Avon (UK)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3329
Re: Fishing a "swim" on the Bristol Avon (UK)
bristolmod,
I'm looking forward to finding how the trip turns out. Luck!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
I'm looking forward to finding how the trip turns out. Luck!
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:48 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Unknown reel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3753
Re: Unknown reel
Don309, I've seen a lot of the French made Luxor reels over the years. They appear to be pretty will made reels, but I just never like the way they felt in my hand. Why, I can't say. ORCA has some information on their site about these reels by a man from Belgium at this link. https://reeltalk.orcaon...
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:21 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1380
Re: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
Fishabout,
If I had been lucky enough to find a 1st version, it would be the last one I'd part with.
Ted Lanham
If I had been lucky enough to find a 1st version, it would be the last one I'd part with.
Ted Lanham
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:12 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell 300 logo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1135
Re: Mitchell 300 logo
David66,
Your Mitchell is one that was produced around 1950/1951, and has type of engraving that they used in those days. It would be considered a 4th version if it has a full bail.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
Your Mitchell is one that was produced around 1950/1951, and has type of engraving that they used in those days. It would be considered a 4th version if it has a full bail.
Regards,
Ted Lanham
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:49 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell 300 logo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1135
Re: Mitchell 300 logo
David66, Welcome to the Mitchell Reel Museum. Sizing the pics that you want to up load is critical. If you haven't tried keeping the size about 750 pixels wide, try uploading with that. The earlier Mitchells logo was done with a deeper, wider depth than the later models. Does the side plate have &qu...
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:55 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1380
Re: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
Wallace,
At least you had a shot at it. I never had a chance to, even, bid on a first version.
Ted Lanham
At least you had a shot at it. I never had a chance to, even, bid on a first version.
Ted Lanham
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:24 pm
- Forum: Mitchell History Discussions
- Topic: Mitchell Reel History
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3635182
Re: Mitchell Reel History
Wallace,
Ted Lanham
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Reel talk
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1541
Re: Reel talk
Sandman,
Wow, that's a nice fish.
Ted Lanham
Wow, that's a nice fish.
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:03 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223873
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Wallace,
Thanks for letting me know about the sites resurgence. These days, I walk around with my head in a cloud, and I might have missed the return for ?.
Ted Lanham
Thanks for letting me know about the sites resurgence. These days, I walk around with my head in a cloud, and I might have missed the return for ?.
Ted Lanham
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Don309,
Nice looking reel, but might be hard to find in high grass.
Ted
Nice looking reel, but might be hard to find in high grass.
Ted
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:23 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 3000 reel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1522
Re: Mitchell 3000 reel
JDurbin75, This is just my 2 cents worth. Back in the day when I was hoarding Mitchell reels, I picked up a couple Garcia 3000s just to do a minor comparison with the Mitchells. If I recall correctly, they were made in Japan so my expectations weren't that high. Ended up, I didn't like the feel of t...