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by JDurbin75
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
Topic: 300 half bail restore
Replies: 13
Views: 93599

Re: 300 half bail restore

Hey Don

Christian does top notch work

The 300 half bail looks like it just came out of the box new
by JDurbin75
Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:04 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Using mitchell reels
Replies: 16
Views: 18121

Re: Using mitchell reels

I have been doing a fair bit of river fishing these past few weeks in Canada. It has mostly been spinning with lures. Of the four Mitchells that I have been using (300, 330, 308 and a 304) I would give the 304 the top spot. The one niggle that I have with it is that the handle can come loose much m...
by JDurbin75
Fri Oct 07, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Using mitchell reels
Replies: 16
Views: 18121

Re: Using mitchell reels

I’ve tried power pro braid and it does work
But, I’m going to give this yo-zuri hybrid line
It’s a fluorocarbon and mono combined
by JDurbin75
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Using mitchell reels
Replies: 16
Views: 18121

Re: Using mitchell reels

I have a few 307s and 407s
I’m going to use one of those to target flatbread next year at local lake
by JDurbin75
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Using mitchell reels
Replies: 16
Views: 18121

Re: Using mitchell reels

JDurbin75 wrote: Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:30 pm I use 301 Mitchell reels to target carp
I upgraded the drag with carbon fiber and use 401 handle on it
I’ve caught carp up to mid reels with 301 Mitchell with no issues

I’m going use my 307 & 407 Mitchell reels to target flatheads at local lake
by JDurbin75
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Using mitchell reels
Replies: 16
Views: 18121

Re: Using mitchell reels

I use 301 Mitchell reels to target carp
I upgraded the drag with carbon fiber and use 401 handle on it
I’ve caught carp up to mid reels with 301 Mitchell with no issues
by JDurbin75
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Mitchell 410/411
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

Re: Mitchell 410/411

Which other Mitchell reel is it comparable to?
Is heavy duty or medium or light?
by JDurbin75
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: 300/301 Mitchell
Replies: 1
Views: 1652

300/301 Mitchell

Which Mitchell reel is the next biggest size after 300/301?
by JDurbin75
Tue Oct 04, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Mitchell 410/411
Replies: 3
Views: 2164

Mitchell 410/411

Is anyone familiar with those two models?
Or have any information on em?
Line capacity etc
by JDurbin75
Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:31 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: PARTS!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 3532

Re: PARTS!!!!!

Jeff Knight has probably one of the largest n.o.s parts Mitchell’s possibly in the u s a

If you need parts ?
He’s the man
by JDurbin75
Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:15 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Value
Replies: 1
Views: 1308

Value

Hi I have buddy who is interested in buying 2 441a Mitchell reels 1 441 a Mitchell reel (new) 1 440 Mitchell reel 1 440a Mitchell reel 1 840 Mitchell reel 1 841 Mitchell reel 1 quartz 330 Mitchell reel All reels are in good condition Besides the one 441a being new Does anyone have any idea on the va...
by JDurbin75
Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:08 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Value
Replies: 0
Views: 1992

Value

Hi I have buddy who is interested in buying 2 441a Mitchell reels 1 441 a Mitchell reel (new) 1 440 Mitchell reel 1 440a Mitchell reel 1 840 Mitchell reel 1 841 Mitchell reel 1 quartz 330 Mitchell reel All reels are in good condition Besides the one 441a being new Does anyone have any idea on the va...
by JDurbin75
Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: 351 Mitchell reel
Replies: 2
Views: 2518

351 Mitchell reel

Can anyone give me some information on the 351?
by JDurbin75
Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:27 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Mitchell 3000 reel
Replies: 6
Views: 3099

Re: Mitchell 3000 reel

JDurbin75, This is just my 2 cents worth. Back in the day when I was hoarding Mitchell reels, I picked up a couple Garcia 3000s just to do a minor comparison with the Mitchells. If I recall correctly, they were made in Japan so my expectations weren't that high. Ended up, I didn't like the feel of ...
by JDurbin75
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:02 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Mitchell 3000 reel
Replies: 6
Views: 3099

Re: Mitchell 3000 reel

Thanks Wallace



So are the 3000s just aren’t made that well?
I’m not concerned about value.
As long as they are good durable reels!!!
by JDurbin75
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:33 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Mitchell 3000 reel
Replies: 6
Views: 3099

Mitchell 3000 reel

Can anyone tell me about the 3000 Mitchell?

I was told it was similar to 300/301
by JDurbin75
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:31 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Restored another 308
Replies: 13
Views: 5367

Re: Restored another 308

Hi Don

Another great job on the restore/paint job