left handed haif bail question

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49tandc
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left handed haif bail question

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I just picked up a left handed half bail 300 (301???). The right side cover with the handle has the Mitchell Logo mounted upside down. Is this factory correct or did a previous owner stick a right side cover on, just to complete the reel?

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piscesman
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Re: left handed haif bail question

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Yes, that is correct for up-side-down Mitchell on side plate. Eventually Mitchell corrected the problem to right-side-up..........
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Re: left handed haif bail question

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Thanks Piscesman, Just the answer I was looking for. This site & forum is great!

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Re: left handed haif bail question

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Roger Dat Reel is correct, not sure what year Mitchell Decided to engrave proper way would assume 53 or 54.
I have 2 full bailS same way.
Have used them, since I am ambidextourous was a little weird but, still caught some Channels.
My opinion the 53 thru 56 Reels are the best.


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