Mitchell Reel Forum

I restored this 308 for my 7 year old grand-son, he likes camo. The reel was missing 70% of it's paint. I forgot to take pictures before removing what little paint it had.

Hi Don

Another great job on the restore/paint job

Hey Don, I normally don't like "custom" paint on a restored Mitchell reel, but you have set the bar high on your restoration work, nice job!

Don309,

Nice looking reel, but might be hard to find in high grass.

Ted

Well talking about 308,s I would like to share this recent acquisition.
A Bill Burke custom 308S.

Try again with better image

Once apon a web site some members may have enjoyed such a Mitchell reel.

Fishabout,
Great picture.
Ted Lanham

it's a beautiful reel, Bill Burke's story is very interesting and his reels have won many important competitions. I have seen many articles on the subject and read interviews with him as the protagonist. Bill is Dead but he left these incredible objects in memory. I only have a 908 in my collection with that modification, previously it belonged to Dennis Roberts, another myth in Mitchell collecting. Thank you for sharing your 308S B.B with us.

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.

My 908 Bill Burke tournament,from D.R collection

Magnificent Simone thanks very much for sharing . Cheers Tracey.

Talk about a high speed reel...........

You may be right Ted.