Mitchell 300 Spool Question

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Grahamwin
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Mitchell 300 Spool Question

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Does anyone know when the early Mitchell 300 spool base changed from a metal to a plastic type. I have spools with a metal base and a plastic base and both types are fitted with the earlier type heart shaped clicker pawl ?
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Ted Lanham
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Re: Mitchell 300 Spool Question

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Grahamwin,
I tried splitting you post from the one about a 301 reel. I've not done this type of thing many times, so I'm hoping it does what I hope.

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Re: Mitchell 300 Spool Question

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Grahamwin,
Mitchell changed to a plastic spindle base during the production of the 4th version reel. They still used the heart shaped pawl for a bit longer. I believe that changed during the late 5th versions.

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Re: Mitchell 300 Spool Question

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Thanks Ted for your reply re the metal and plastic spool base on the Mitchell 300. I have also been intrigued how the spool pawl changed over the years , I am not as well informed as some members on the 300 spool differences that evolved over the years but hopefully I am learning.
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