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don309
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Restored another 308

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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.
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JDurbin75
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Hi Don

Another great job on the restore/paint job


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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! ;)


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Ted Lanham
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Don309,

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

Ted


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


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


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Ted Lanham
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Fishabout,
Great picture.
Ted Lanham


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Simone Baschirotto
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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.


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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.


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My 908 Bill Burke tournament,from D.R collection
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Magnificent Simone thanks very much for sharing . Cheers Tracey.


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Talk about a high speed reel........... :text-bravo:


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You may be right Ted.
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