Mitchell 204

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don309
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Mitchell 204

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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, and there was a little more fishing stuff in the garage, and I could go in and look. Croix (my dog) and the lady bonded right away, so I went in. At first I didn't see anything else I would want. So I figured I'd help her out and started bring boxes out for her. After about 7 trips, I noticed a Mitchell 204 in a box, in what I think is near mint condition. I brought it out to her and asked what she'd like for it, said since I brought all this stuff out just take it (free). Only having $20.00 I offered her that, and told her she could probably get 30 - 35 dollars for it. She said " your such a nice young man (lol I'm 70) give me $20.00 and take the net for free" So I did buy anther 204, and it's the nicest one I have bought.
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Sandman
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Re: Mitchell 204

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Nice story and nice score Don...near mint with box and papers...good Karma was paying you back, young man...

Sandman


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Bonaventure
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Re: Mitchell 204

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Hello Don, that is a really nice one. Congratulations.

Glen

:text-bravo:


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don309
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Re: Mitchell 204

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Thanks guy's just glad I saw the net, and Croix and the lady bonded.


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Regular_reel
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Re: Mitchell 204

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What a super little reel, I need to look out for one of those. :D

Yours is in super condition, I don't think I could hope to find one that good. :?


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ImyourHuckleberry2
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Re: Mitchell 204

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Mitchell 204
Excellent looking reel

I came across on a 204 in a trade deal with a coworker

Not sure if its ever been used
I put 6lb mono and 1/4oz sinker to test castability.

Works great


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Re: Mitchell 204

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ImyourHuckleberry2
I sent you a PM.


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