Mitchell Reel Forum

No straight blue paint.

I agree Ted! My (fishing buddy) daughter, is saying "what am I going to do with all this fishing gear". I tell her do what I do, find a young angler into fishing, and give them a rig. Or sell it on ebay.

scatfish, I sent you a PM

Am looking to help someone with a Mitchell 300. A member posted (on the old MRM) this is an article "I put up on a members-only UK forum". Are you a member here now? If so could you repost it?

Well this is the 408 I'll be keeping for myself and fishing. The reel is smooth as butter! I just wish I could have the lettering come out better, but such is life.

I have about a dozen 308 - 204's, (1) 408, (2) 300's (2) 304's, (1) 330, (1) 406. All are user reels I switch spools on the UL reels and use them all. I use the 406 for saltwater. I build my own rods to the reels so I prefer to use them. Now I say about a dozen UL reels because I give 1-2, reels &am...

Last of the clear coating is done. I'm 99.9% satisfied, one tiny spot on the foot the paint came off due to being tacky. Now to clean up the internal parts, and put it back together in a few days. Funny how glare effects a photo, makes them look like flaws. I'm also going to build a rod just for thi...

You may be right Ted.

Very cool! :text-coolphotos:

Has anyone tried re-chrome any parts like handles or bails?

I have seen the same method used here, for trout using corn. Corn has been a debate for years, weather it binds the trout eating to much corn. I believe it does. Besides it's much more fun catching them on artificial baits. Here's a few of my favorites, I could never get roster tails to spin very go...

I see the search is up and running, good job Wallace

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I had a hard time adding pictures, when I first started. I take my photos with my phone and were always oversized (horizonal 1500 pixels). I am not real computer savvy guy!! So this is what I do. I send the pictures to my computer via email. I save them in a folder. I run windows 10 on the computer....

My guess would be getting some chum bait to his spot. Very nice pictures Chris.

Exactly how was the engraving done on these Mitchell reels, anyone know?

Not being a collector. My thoughts would be, someone may need it for their collection. Sell it at a fair price, and get something you will use. I was looking for a 600 series. But wouldn't want to use a new in box, for that reason.

yozuri54, I thought you'd get an answer here. That's why I told you to come here. Hang in there, someone will come along. But I do think you need a bail wire, that looks bent way out of wack. Come on mates help my friend out :text-feedback:

Though I don't consider myself a collector. Is this book you talk of, something one must buy, or is it downable?

I got a good chuckle out of it!

Chris when I saw Glenn's post, I thought how many do you have. And will you post them. Careful of what you say Glenn

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Yes. I havs 2 300's that I sometimes fish. If this comes out good, I'll display it, and leave it to a grandson.

The first time I took paint off a Mitchell, it took me I believe just under a week using aircraft paint remover. Like I said before takes me about 1 - 1 1/2 hrs. With my 5" soft steel table top wheel. Since this is a practice piece I used the remover I posted last post. I am happy with the Prod...

So yesterday I was flounder fishing in Point Pleasant NJ. I love fishing my 406 salt water! Now I fish for 10 -12 hours, I get their at day break till 4 or 5 PM. I only tell you this because the reel get heavy after awhile, so I do fish another brand to give my arms a break. Any how while fishing 3 ...

So this morning I went to my friends auto shop, and picked up the stripper (industrial). After 2 coats and a brass brush, I got 80% of the paint off, a 300 side cover. I did it this way to see if I can get the lettering to come out. But I don't see how that's going to happen the lettering is very th...

I was cleaning up my pictures, on the computer and came across this one. I fished the reel one time, and put it a side for #1 grandson. When I showed it on another site, someone said don't lose it in the grass. LOL looking at the picture if the handle was on the ground, it could be hard to find.

Chris not a problem!! I just though I'd try a true restore with this one lettering included. But you know me, I'm about saving Mitchell's. I'll do this in the color I picked, and try the lettering. I'll have a one of a kind 408

Just hope I'm not to excited about the stripper.

So the place I sent the email of Chris's paint cans, could not come up with a formula. I took the reel and he scanned it, and still came up with nothing. I had a friend give me an air compressor last week. Bought a paint spray gun yesterday. So the trip wasn't all for nothing. He did give me a pint ...

No opinions on whether to use matte or gloss paint?

This is really the only site, as far as I'm concerned! And yes it will take time, but we (all the mates) will make it better than ever!
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Thanks Chris, means nothing to me either. I did reach out to a friend that has an auto body shop. He gave me a lead to another guy, that may be able to mix paint for me, and in spray cans. Going to try to call him today, and maybe email him the pictures of the cans. If it makes sense to him I'll get...

Ted I have a son and daughter, only my daughter fishes. Every chance she gets! I get my grandson out as much as possible! Grandson #2 will be 4 next year, and I'll get him out hopefully.

I agree so much was lost!! I learned so much in the last 5 years. I'd love to see things re posted, for both me and the new members. Of course this will take years. The lesson I learned Is to add a section of this computer, to this site.

Chris, I sent you a PM.

My first grandson 3 years ago, with his first Mitchell, and trout. He now has the camo reel, and a custom built rod.

So I received a Mitchell 408 this week. I like paint on my user reels, so I'll be painting this one. I know the paint I want to use, doesn't match the original color. But I think this color will represent the reel well. I will fish it first till fall.
So what do you think?

Very nice fish Sandman! And love the scenery. Rainbows have some beautiful colors, and brownies give a good fight.

Cured this paint, by baking. 250 degrees for about 2 - 21/2 hrs. Weber grill.

I have found after a few saves. That Max 2K Glamour clear coat is a superior clear coat. Though it is expensive, It hardens the best I have used! I have fished a reel I used it on for 3 years, I have laid it on a wall (many many times, and dropping it a few) with NO chipping.

You made it back Glen

LOL,To big, to small, Make up my mind. Just kidding

I am on a fixed income, but even I am in for $20.00 a year. And yes it may stop some for joining. Question is are they just looking around, or really into Mitchell reels

They weren't jumping, but were coming off the bottom on this day. Three legal flounder, a friend caught one, I got two on a 300 Mitchell. The 2nd picture is my daughter and I, my fishing buddy. Only problem is she only uses the reel she bought for saltwater, with the rod I built her, but uses her 30...

Allan, I have saved some reels, I don't get into restoring the lettering. I only make them to be fished for many year down the road. Quite a few I have given to young anglers, with the story of the Mitchell. If you'd like PM me, and we can exchange emails. An get more in-depth as to what you want to...

I'm looking to get a saltwater bait casting reel, of course I want a Mitchell. I saw a 602 at the flea market today. I'm looking for :text-feedback:

on Mitchell bait casters, I have none. Just want a user reel.

Wallace has a very good youtube video on this subject.

My head is spinning now with all the information.

linewinder , yes the rotor was painted. It was saltwater corrosion, but didn't hurt the integrity of the metal. I think I'll paint this one with dupli-color car paint, and see if I can come close to the Mitchell color blue. Even though the color of this reel is black, we'll see :?: . The only airbru...

I use PB Blaster to remove grease and oil, only takes a little. I have been trying this, this season Ardent Freshwater Reel Care 3 Pack / Fishing Reel Cleaner Lubricator & Grease / Includes Reel Butter Grease, Reel Kleen Cleaner, and Reel Butter Oil. I got it form Amazon $16.00. I'm very happy w...

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