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- Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:45 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Dejevu
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3523
Re: Dejevu
I have spent the winter, working on reels, I receive last fall at flea markets. Also built some rods. Like Kim said summer brings more deals on reels and people "they will come" looking for help. I for one will be fishing alot till the cold weather comes back.
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 11:40 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 310 fix
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1403
310 fix
Someone gave me a Taiwan made Mitchell 310. He thought the bail arm may be worn (trip lever not locking in the bail arm), as did I until I took the head off. With the head off the trip lever locks in the bail arm as it should. Another problem I see is. Turning the reel in a retrieving motion fast it...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:25 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Weird Ser. #
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1177
Re: Weird Ser. #
Schrack,
In Group Instructions News & Events, Wallace tells how to post pictures with a Mac. I posted how I do it in windows.
In Group Instructions News & Events, Wallace tells how to post pictures with a Mac. I posted how I do it in windows.
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:53 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: 1959/1960 300 #2976565
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3055
Re: 1959/1960 300 #2976565
jgp, In Group Instructions News & Events Wallace tells how to post pictures on a Mac, I added how I do it in Windows.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:29 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: reel noise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2936
Re: reel noise
I myself like the clicking, of the Mitchell. As some know I paint reel with a lot of missing paint, and not to original color. I like when someone says "is that a Mitchell your using never saw one like that" I just say and you never will, with a smile.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:24 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: reel noise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2936
Re: reel noise
If your referring to the clicking of a Mitchell. You can grease the A/R dog and gear.
Haven't heard of anyone want to stop the clicking.
Haven't heard of anyone want to stop the clicking.
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:13 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: 300 half bail
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1355
Re: 300 half bail
My friend is the way what a three-week trip. I won't have the reel in my hands for a while. When you stay on the back of the case, you mean the opposite side of the handle right?
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:15 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: 300 half bail
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1355
300 half bail
Okay I'm not a 300 guy. But a friend found this 1/2 bail, and say's it's smooth. It's marked as a 1953 I doubt their is a serial # with all the paint off the foot. Not having a half bail, for $12.00 I said hello yeah I'll take it. So now I'll let you guy's tell me what's RIGHT and WRONG with it form...
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:51 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Re: Mitchell 204S
Between 72 & 74 partly sunny & partly cloudy. Some wind.
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:54 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Re: Mitchell 204S
Update Ted: I used the 204S today, and caught 10 trout on it. It handled nice & was smooth, and I did notice the weight while fishing it. But I stick with the 308 & 408. I'll bring it out now and then. So anyway I went trout fishing today, with my best bud. I caught 22, my friend 25. All wer...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 207
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1343
Re: 207
Second that Ted I have dealt with him.
- Sat Feb 12, 2022 9:31 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 330 Expert Needed.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3813
Re: Mitchell 330 Expert Needed.
Always nice to lend a hand, good karma!
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:26 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 302 bail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3286
Re: 302 bail
I would only use them on a head boat, due to the weight.
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:58 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 302 bail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3286
Re: 302 bail
Yeah figured I'd have to do that.
Thanks, Ed
Thanks, Ed
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 302 bail
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3286
302 bail
Ok so I'm a UL guy. But last season give me a bunch of reels in parts. Looks like I can make 2 working 302's. I have one put together, and working good. BUT when I flip the bail for casting, I notice it doesn't clear spool. It's the same position on both reels. Question is do I want to bent the bail...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:39 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: best 300 fullbail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2345
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:19 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Switching Gears
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5959
Re: Switching Gears
I do remember that now. I don't get into 300's much.
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:59 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Switching Gears
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5959
Re: Switching Gears
Schrack,
You say the middle sized gear, what model reel are you talking about? Not all reels have a middle gear. I thought the thread was asking about the main gear & pinion gears.
You say the middle sized gear, what model reel are you talking about? Not all reels have a middle gear. I thought the thread was asking about the main gear & pinion gears.
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Switching Gears
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5959
Re: Switching Gears
I don't remember seeing transfer gears anywhere. So my guess is main and pinion gears. If this is the case, you can get vibration, if you only replace one gear.
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:34 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Re: Mitchell 204S
I did think it felt lighter.
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:01 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell Collectors Ref. by Dennis Roberts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6441
Re: Mitchell Collectors Ref. by Dennis Roberts
Sandman is the guy! We both love them.
Actually the questions should be asked in either Mitchell reel talk or Mitchell reel service talk .
Actually the questions should be asked in either Mitchell reel talk or Mitchell reel service talk .
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:26 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell Collectors Ref. by Dennis Roberts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6441
Re: Mitchell Collectors Ref. by Dennis Roberts
I have found that asking a specific question helps and photo's if possible.
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 10:50 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Re: Mitchell 204S
Thanks Chris!
- Tue Jan 11, 2022 3:29 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Unusual error inside a 300
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8335
Re: Unusual error inside a 300
No screws???
- Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:09 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Re: Mitchell 204S
No Ted I haven't, but it is in fishing condition! But will in 81 day's April 2nd is the spring opener for trout in PA. I'll be taking it along.
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:03 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 204S
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7444
Mitchell 204S
Trying to find out when this 204S was produced, all I come up with is 1979.
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: For Sale or Wanted ~ All Things Mitchell
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1615
For Sale or Wanted ~ All Things Mitchell
Are the post in this forum deleted, after a certain period of time? Because I still need the part I listed.
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Mitchell reel repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 927
Re: Mitchell reel repair
twstrasburg
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 3:20 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Happy New Years
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6386
Happy New Years
Happy New Years everyone, Hoping 2022 is a good year for all!!
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:51 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: mitchell 408
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1337
Re: mitchell 408
You might want to try jeffccbc on ebay, Jeff doesn't always list all parts in his store.
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:56 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11080
Re: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Been thinking about you Wallace, Hoping all works out for you in the coming year!!
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:36 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11080
Re: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
And stay safe!!
- Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:47 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Reels of a former fisherman
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6885
Re: Reels of a former fisherman
I saw that box before, was it here on the old forum? It is a great piece.
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: 304 bail clearance
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2553
Re: 304 bail clearance
One way to over come fishing with gloves. Fish a Mitchell with auto bail.
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:18 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2870
Happy Thanksgiving
I just wanted to wish everyone (USA) a Happy Thanksgiving. One of the many things I am thankful for is this site.
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 308 size reels
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2080
Re: Mitchell 308 size reels
Steve,
If you decide to get a 204, do yourself a favor get an extra spool or 2. The spools are getting hard to get here USA now. See my post in Reel Talk Backing off drag.
If you decide to get a 204, do yourself a favor get an extra spool or 2. The spools are getting hard to get here USA now. See my post in Reel Talk Backing off drag.
- Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:24 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 308 size reels
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2080
Re: Mitchell 308 size reels
The 204 is around the same size. 204 is a little smaller. You don't see many of them, and parts are getting harder to get.
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:14 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Backing off he drag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2070
Re: Backing off he drag
While it is true to back off drag on all reels. But on the 204, there is a fabric (I'll call it felt, don't really know). With drag left on the fabric separates the top of the spool from the bottom. Water can also do this if not dried right away.
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:11 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Backing off he drag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2070
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:27 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Backing off he drag
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2070
Backing off he drag
For years now I have been backing off all the drag tension, on my reels. It all started with losing 2 spools on 204 reels. also due to tension. Anyone else do this, or does everyone? I think I saw on the old forum, that a 330 should be stored bail open. I have one 330 and store it this way, is that ...
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:41 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell 204
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4479
Re: Mitchell 204
Thanks guy's just glad I saw the net, and Croix and the lady bonded.
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:38 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Switching Gears
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5959
Re: Switching Gears
My thought is, gear wear together. Unless there is a deposit in between the teeth (maybe hardened grease) which may effect the gear over time. I have had gears that seemed to be grinding, and saw the main had some wear. And replaced it, conclusion was it was better. I don't think you ever it perfect...
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:08 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell 204
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4479
Mitchell 204
I know I have said I didn't think I'd be buying anymore reels. But I couldn't pass this up. While walking the dog yesterday an elderly lady was trying to set up a yard sale. I saw a extendable net, I could use for Flounder/Fluke fishing. She told me her son was supposed be their to help her set up, ...
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: 308 Pinion Gear Removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4311
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: 2021 fall stocking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3193
Re: 2021 fall stocking
Well the weather was great for the fall stocking! Got out six straight day, and the freezer is stocked for Croix (my dog). He gets the trout (I eat a few), I get the flounder/Fluke. When I fished Sunday the stream was pack with anglers. I usually don't fish weekends, but had to take advantage of the...
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:07 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: 408 is for me now
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1690
408 is for me now
As many of the guy's here know I'm a 204 & 308 guy. A few weeks ago I acquires a 408 and refurbished it. I did a quick test to see how the high speed 408 compared to the 308. I found that after 1 1/2 turns the 408 retrieved approximately 6" faster. After fishing the 408 this past week, I'm ...
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: Corrosion repair or remediation
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6740
Re: Corrosion repair or remediation
I have taken some nasty reels in, and refurbished them. I have never however painted the inside of the housing. I have used paint thinner & a GOOD dremel copper brush to them. I then coat them with a light coat Corrosion block grease (freshwater & saltwater).
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:48 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: 2021 fall stocking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3193
2021 fall stocking
So we had our fall trout stocking Wednesday, and a buddy of 56 years stayed over a couple nights. Three day total for me was 45 rainbow trout. All caught with Mitchell 408, trout magnets, panther martin, and gulp alive floating 2" worms. Three is the limit in the fall, here's the one's today.
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:14 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Another 408 project
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5153
Another 408 project
Got out on one of the local trout streams this week, for the fall trout stocking. After fishing the last 408 project, and loving it. I picked up another 408, after haggling on a price which was GOOD. So I'll paint this one the same color, hopefully before the weather change. So now I'll have 3 perso...
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:41 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: new mitchell 308 bail wire assembly
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1423
Re: new mitchell 308 bail wire assembly
I get most of my schematics from here, https://www.reelschematic.com/reel-sche ... #gsc.tab=0