Hi All,

Donating a 304 to a local fundraising auction. Can anyone help me with dating a 304 with S/N 218034?

Thanks,
Wayne

440a was and is sky blue.

Pretty sure you have to use the axle from the 330. Also thinking there was a washer that did not seat into the reel body without some persuasion.

I have worked on 300, 304, 308, 324, 330, 408, 440, 441, 409, 510, 524, 540, 508, 810, and 840. Each has its unique quality and frustration. Pay heed to the warnings about the shims. I like to fish the autobails the most, thus I have an affinity for working on them. Plus, many people screw them up a...

Great answers as always.
Thanks everyone.
Wayne

I have to question the difference in the counterweight pictures between yours and the one from Wallace's study. I see a screw in yours. Far from being anywhere beyond a novice, but feel I have to ask. Still a beautiful find.
Wayne

Howdy, to you too Hillbilly. Welcome to the forum. This site is a wealth of information from its members.
Wayne

Too steep for me. If only he would offer free shipping.

Thanks Kim and Don. Regulations vary from stream to stream. Streams in my area have a 5 per day, no length, requirement. Some have 3 per day over 8". Some are 1 over a certain length. You can have 10 per day, but that is too much for me to eat. I usually give away my catch to neighbors. KIm, I ...

Good supper tonight. Mitchell 540 with a Conolon 2460. Anyone have a sideplate they would like to part with? 2460 wasn't as stiff as I care for casting either, suggestions?

Don,

You are correct. The autobails should be stored in the open position.

Thanks for sharing Chris. I enjoyed the heck out of your story. Keep it up.