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- Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:05 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15414
Re: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
Magnificent old mate Thanks very much for sharing. Cheers Tracey.
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:03 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: How many Mitchell reels do you own.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15414
How many Mitchell reels do you own.
Hi just wondering how many Mitchell reels do you guys and girls have in your collections.
I once had 250 plus and some said that was excessive but I didn't think so.
I once had 250 plus and some said that was excessive but I didn't think so.
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:11 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Using your Mitchells
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5364
Re: Using your Mitchells
I retired my 489 which was used so much they are tuff but I do use my 840 bronze light saltwater use love it. Cheers.
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:33 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Recent accqistion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5584
Re: Recent accqistion
Very very nice Simone ..Thanks for sharing .This could be the start of interesting accqistions. Cheers Tracey
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:18 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Recent accqistion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5584
Recent accqistion
I would like to start a new topic .
Your recent accqistions.
I have nothing at the moment because they are in the air and on thier way.
But join in .
Cheers Tracey.
Your recent accqistions.
I have nothing at the moment because they are in the air and on thier way.
But join in .
Cheers Tracey.
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:40 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 489 makeover mk11
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1620
Re: Mitchell 489 makeover mk11
Forgot to say with the pum conversion at the time she received a blue paint job.
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 489 makeover mk11
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1620
Mitchell 489 makeover mk11
Hi bought this 489 Mitchell sports new in the 80,s
Caught plenty on the old girl
Did a pum conversion way back
And thought I would give her some love in 2021
with spare stuff in the shed
just waiting on the Mitchell badge to finish her off but
I like it so far. Cheers.
Caught plenty on the old girl
Did a pum conversion way back
And thought I would give her some love in 2021
with spare stuff in the shed
just waiting on the Mitchell badge to finish her off but
I like it so far. Cheers.
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:24 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
To be precise " Construction in Graphite material "..
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:16 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
Hi Bonaventure All the 498x series from 1992 until the end of 498 production 2000/2001 had composite body's and spools I believe. Cheers.
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:25 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
Simone can you share some pics please 1st version Albatross tournament sounds very interesting. Cheers
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:24 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: MITCHELL TOURNAMENT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1865
Re: MITCHELL TOURNAMENT
I know one thing for sure Simone I had a very nice Skish years ago bought from Jan I wish I never let go .I think Mitchell made some extraordinary tournament casting reels , special orders , prototype,s besides the 300, 402 and 498 factory versions . They are out there somewhere. Cheers.
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:48 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
Chris you never fail to inspire me . Your best finds difficult very difficult to pick one out of those you sent neck and neck for me CAP v Weeding cake . Bugger it just sell them to me takes the pressure off you trying to decide. .
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:45 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Bill Burke spools
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1455
Bill Burke spools
Hi thought I might share my Bill Burke casting spools .
Made for 300 size Mitchell's I believe, funny thing is I don't own a Mitchell 300
Might have to buy a couple and dress them up a bit. Cheers.
Made for 300 size Mitchell's I believe, funny thing is I don't own a Mitchell 300
Might have to buy a couple and dress them up a bit. Cheers.
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:21 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: CAP id
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1544
Re: CAP id
Thank you very much Chris I was hoping you would chime in much appreciated. Cheers Mate.
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 6:05 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: CAP id
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1544
CAP id
Hi I was hoping somebody could tell me the age , version of my little CAP please.Cheers
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
Thanks Simone they are in safe hands. Cheers
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 5:15 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
Re: My best find
Thanks Ted and Chris. The reason I said possibly Chris was I was also lucky enough to add the Pro Africa 498x that featured on the inside cover of the same publication and the Pro Millinium also both the best examples I have owned . So if you include the Bill Burke 308s chain drive from the same col...
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:37 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: My best find
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15290
My best find
I am pleased to share what I consider one of my best finds .
The actual exact verified 30 th Anniversary 498 xpro on the cover of Dennis Roberts
" The Mitchell Reel Collectors Reference Guide " 2000 .
NIB perfect.
Thanks to Clara Roberts for the opportunity to purchase this reel.
The actual exact verified 30 th Anniversary 498 xpro on the cover of Dennis Roberts
" The Mitchell Reel Collectors Reference Guide " 2000 .
NIB perfect.
Thanks to Clara Roberts for the opportunity to purchase this reel.
- Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:26 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: PAGE34 e PAGE ROD
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6241
Re: PAGE34 e PAGE ROD
Quite a few more dollars these days Simone but I agree with you. Cheers.
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:28 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Saved reels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6491
Re: Saved reels
Hi Linewinder yes I had reservations to I didn't use Furness type heat just open flame style as you would cooking a bbq .I have an old 489 that could do with a facelift so I will photograph the process when I get time and see how it goes this time. Cheers.
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:11 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Saved reels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6491
Re: Saved reels
Hi as far as stripping paint off these old Mitchell's goes I had very good success with pulling them completely apart and burning the paint off in a fire. Sounds a bit brutal but it worked . Cheers
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Magnificent Simone thanks very much for sharing . Cheers Tracey.
- Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:39 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Hi Simone yes this 308 was part of DR,s collection as you know.
Please share 908 pics if you would like to . Cheers Tracey.
Please share 908 pics if you would like to . Cheers Tracey.
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:44 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Once apon a web site some members may have enjoyed such a Mitchell reel.
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:30 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Try again with better image
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:22 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Restored another 308
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2732
Re: Restored another 308
Well talking about 308,s I would like to share this recent acquisition.
A Bill Burke custom 308S.
A Bill Burke custom 308S.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:11 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: My Favorite Fishing Photos
- Replies: 23
- Views: 14145
Re: My Favorite Fishing Photo
Family fishing memories very special.
- Sat Jun 26, 2021 2:53 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1380
Re: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
I agree Ted.
- Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:11 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1380
Re: The Mitchell Reel That Got Away!
Dan's no mug and has a hawk eye . Is he still involved in the collecting side of things last I can remember he was selling off a lot of high quality Mitchell's. Cheers
- Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:35 am
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Mitchell First Version Study
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7901
Re: Mitchell First Version Study
Hi interesting isn't it watching right handed people cast and swap over to use thier dominate and presumably strongest arm/hand to wind the reel handle while the left hand/arm does the heavy lifting. I live in Australia and I would say nearly all the right handed fisherpeople I have seen over the la...
- Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:42 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Mitchell First Version Study
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7901
Re: Mitchell First Version Study is Live!
Ok thanks Wallace .
- Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:06 am
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Mitchell First Version Study
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7901
Re: Mitchell First Version Study is Live!
Hi I would like to know what to look at
closer at on a 300 2nd version possible purchase .regards
closer at on a 300 2nd version possible purchase .regards
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Welcome
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1646
Re: Welcome
Very good site is back well done to those involved in the resurrection.
Cheers Tracey.
Cheers Tracey.