Finally have gotten a custom built rod for the reel, tomorrow fish beware.

Bill Smith

I have really taken the plunge into using only vintage mitchel reels. Am in heaven using the new 340 autocast from Christmas, so have decided to look for a Mitchell that can fil the roll of my ultra light reel for pan fish. Think the 308 is an ultralight, and was wondering if you wonderful folks cou...

Thanks folks for the replies, It is going to get fished with. AS was said, life is short, and reels are made to be fished. Bring on the fish. Now time to find a good rod just for this reel. Thanks again for comments.

Bill Smith

I recently got a Mitchell 440 ALC mint in box. This is my dream reel, father and grandfather each had a Mitchell AutoCast, and it was lost shortly before I returned form service. Now 30 Yrs later I have one. I was actually told not to fish with it today by a fellow teacher that fishes alot. He said ...

I just received a Mitchell 440 ALC mint in box for Christmas. I was wondering just how rare this reel was. Can not wait to try it out.

Bill Smith Jr.

I just received a Mitchell 440 ALC new in the box with complete paperwork. This was a late Christmas present. I can not wait till spring and try this reel out. Can anyone recommend a good rod to go with my dream come true reel. My grandfather and father had a Mitchell autocast 300 series that I lear...