Mitchell Reel Forum

I am very aware of Mitchell history. The 3000 is nothing like the 300. However it performs as well. The internal working are much like the 308, 306. This is the first one I have had. I am sure they were made to copy the preformance of the 300. In 1956 I bought my first 300 and have been using them e...

I recently purchased on in exc. Condition with bird in tact.
Are these Rare????
I have2 300's one early and one later.
I put one on my Sportex Rod with Ande line which makes it all German.
That combo is awesome.

I bought one new and piece that holds spring broke, made of plastic. I replaced it with old bail system and reel works great. Called Mitchell and asked about parts, they said not available. When I told them about mymod, the tech got a bit pi#$%&. He said you should not modify the reels. As far a...

Recently in a box of Mitchell's I purchased their was a Garcia 3000 among them. I cleaned and lived it stuck it on a rod with 10# line. Went down to the lake to give it a shot. To my surprise, it is one awesome reel. Casts great and ha deals more like a 308. As much as I hate to admit does a tad bet...

Thank you sir.
I am in need of a 324 rotation head.
Only one I found was from Jeff, but have to buy 24.
Emailed him to see if I can buy one.
Maybe someone has one.
Drop me an email if you do.

Another question how do you delete post?
Also what kind of metal are the rotating heads for 324 and 320 made of and why do they turn gray?

I would like to throw several other issues. 1/ Does a 320 rotating fit the 324? Many other parts have same numbers on parts break down. Noticed both heads have same markings. Reels are basically same!. 2/ When was the drag dog changes on the 324? I have used a 324 for two weeks and like it, smaller ...

I would like to throw several other issues. 1/ Does a 320 rotating fit the 324? Many other parts have same numbers on parts break down. Noticed both heads have same markings. Reels are basically same!. 2/ When was the drag dog changes on the 324? I have used a 324 for two weeks and like it, smaller ...

Thanks for info. The schematic is an early reel, it has the screw holding the plate which can be tightened and shimed. New ones plate is pressed on lever. What occurs is plate and lever wear and spring will not stay in grooves. Before I take these with red lever I want to be sure they are tight and ...

My latest thing has been 324, great medium reel. Very impressed with it. However one problem. On later models with the red reverse lever, the handle becomes loose and pops the spring. The design is wierd, it has two plates and two small springs. My question is how can you shim the handle to take up ...

Hello, recently bought a lot of 5 Mitchell Reels. One of the 5 was a new made in China 300. Worked fine. Decided to try it out before selling it. Put it on a medium Fenwick and 12# Stern and walked down to the lake. Had a few negitve points , the worst was the bail trip, if handle was from 10 to 12 ...

Wow am impressed Sandman, these are the size that hang out where I fish.
My biggest one was 15# used old faithful 300, with the Berkley rod I bought in 67.0

Recently came a crossed two.
Can not find much info on them.
Anyone know if they are a good reebl?
Am slowly getting ready for the Channel Cats!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds like wrong drive gear, thaat would make it backwards, Trying to figure out the 304, the body of a 304 would be impossible to fit a 300. If you look at a 304 the body is round and small. On a 300 bail opens to right and 301 to left so if it opens to right That would rule out head and probably ...

Has anyone ever seen one? ( WITH GROUSE)
I lucked into one last week, She is in excellent condition, and has a very unusual handle, crime with a round knob, plus the fish on handle wish I could share a photo.
Several weeks I found a 307 Euro. It to has a crime handle with torpedo knob.
Been Lucky

Has anyone ever seen a Blazer 306? With Blazer Grouse. I lucked into one and she is in excellent condition. Has a unusual handle it is crime with a large round knob in stead of torpedo. Wish I could take some photos, if anyone is interested I will send a photo email(that I can do, lol). Also found a...

What is max. Line weight you use on a 308?
My most efficient is 6# ?
Any one go higher?
Tried 12, what a mess, cut cast distance, caused weird tangles, got wrapped around spool cause birds nest.
Guess 6# is most efficient
Need some feedback.

Just replace rotor. Should be able to find one.

After looking a photo, one question are they solid or have a small hole.
If their is a hole that is how your line is started.
I would guess very early.

Good luck on that one. I have several with similar issue I Would work around it, if you do not have to take off the rotor don,T mess with it. Only other method is drill it out and rethread, if you can not remove screw with easy out.(am talking some small bits and easy out) Your other issue is a no b...

I use Blaster White Lithium, have used it for several years and does great.

Roger on bent bail wire.
So many get dropped, or bent by a gremlin.
Most I ran into just play with the bail wire.
Kinda funny so many reels get bent bail wires.
so simple but people change springs for nothing.
Just remove bottom screw and bails work great, then bend wire where it should be.

I am a little late, but back into fishing. Balzer, Reel made for Germany by Mitchell. I have Two 300's put one on a Spotted Rod with Anderson #12 line and it is all German. Other I had a St Croix Yellow Red and Black, looks German. Only thing I changed was Spools which are Caron/Graphite which in my...

I have had good luck with Blaster.
One 300 is going on 2 years, and still runs like a clock, not gumbed up just gray film.
When cleaned that comes off.
Do not like grease, most of it breaks down and gums up.
Am sure something better is out there.

Almost time to break out the Mitchells, Went down to the Lake with a 308 I just rebuilt and got a small 2# Bass. Reel worked fine. I learned a few new curse words installing a bail spring on 308. The early ones are easy, but later with that tab on wire are not very. Must admit for a mini 300 (with d...

No did not come in Autocast.
Once you start using the 308 and see how great it handles you will not care about Autocast!!!!!

Good Morning: He original is the best. The Secret is the correct alignment of the wire. I have many Reels wit Original spring. What happens, at some pint the wire gets bent, most of the time by dropping. Fix is easy. 1/ Remove small bail screw 99% of the time bail works great. 2/ realign wire by ben...

Only thing I like are the CarboN/graphite spools. Have been using them on all my Personal Reels. On a 308 increase the casting distance. Also improve my 300's. Bought one new when they came out, bail attachment broke on second cast.(made of plastic). Replaced bail wire with old style one, Reel works...

Danke, Sandman, Helps a great deal!

Does anyone have a 308 Date Chart they could post?
Thanks in advance!!!!!

Bought one new when they came out, large bail mount broke on second cast, called Mitchell , was told no parts available for that reel. Asked if I could replace bail assembly with older style, was told was not good idea. Did it anyway, without any modification. Imagine, Reel worked perfect, actually ...

Depends what I fish for 300 Channel Cats.
308 Trout, Bass , and Smaller Fish.
Also 304 is on the go block.
Best one however has to be the 308, just got into them and really like em.

I thought only Mitchell Items were to be posted in For Sale.
One post and electronic crap!!!!!!!
Really

What would be the Biggest Fish you would use a 308 to catch, also line weight what would be Max?
I recently got into these and fell in Love with them.
Do not think would do well with Channel Cats!

Well it works, part is interchangeable.

Several Mitchell's are like that good example are the 304 and 314, same internal workings, but shaft is differant. You can change shafts which changesspools, with every thing else stays the same. I have changed bail wires on newer 300's back to old style made reel far better. Called Mitchell prior t...

The Fisherman is the one I ought from years ago he has two shops one in Fla. other in Del.
Good Guy.

Penn drag dics are compatable, could not tell you the thickness. Normally on the back of spool is a diagram of how they go together. My opinion kinda of a crappy set up. When I first rebuilt one think it took a six pack and learned some new curse words. Of all the older Mitchell, I dislike the 302. ...

Will this fit a 304 CAP? Since both 304 and 314 are basically the same ( Shaft and Spool are differant) but remainder of parts are identical. As you know they can be converted by changing the axle shaft. 304 spools are easy to find , but 314 is like Hens Teeth. I can not find a 304 CAP schematic wit...

I agree, just look at it, Out of my 100 plus I have 2 in box I just look at.
Reminds me when I bought my 1st, nd what a feeling that was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bona, What is the Canadian Shipping rates.
I agree with you on the shipping from Kenny.
I thought that was the normal rates.
In lew of the shipping, do not have a bad thing to say about Kenny, his parts have always been great.

LOL, You will be surprised what you find in the grease.
Jeff is great.
Kenny is good but shipping from Canada kills ya.
The new guy seems ok.
You can trust all 3.

Your package was delivered at mailbox 2:44 pm.Regards, Ron

Your Shaft will be on the way tomorrow, P/O closed today.
If you know a guy in Canada, must be referring to Kennyskldog, great guy.
Good luck with the trout.

Just ordered part from Buckfever777, (Terry) has been advertising on ebay, logo is Green Mitchell Oval, prices are resonable, shipping is great combines for more than 1 part.
Will keep everyone posted.
Still like Jeff and Kenny.
We will see how it goes.

I was 10 in 1956, painted neighbors house and made $35. I went down to Herders Sporting Goods and paid $27. For Reel and $9. For Berkley Rod, they threw in line for free. Would get the looks from people fishing on how does that kid have a Mitchell300. In 63 joined the Air Force and my parents gave m...

I forgot to mention, the 304 has gear and teeth sch is how drag works. The 314 is just a plain shaft with spool lock on end. I have an extra shaft if you need one, but not an ocalating plastic piece. Send an address and its yours. As mentioned I converted the reels I use to the 314. Still do not hav...

Good Morning, here is a thought. If you replace the shaft with a 304 shaft, the 304 spools will fit only difference they have a plastic nut that holds spool on plus drag is incorporated . Plus is they are readily available at a fraction of the cost. The 304 and 314 are basically the same reel. Drag ...

Just got into 306, Fellow saw me fishing with a 300 and asked if I repair Mitchells. He had a bag with what was once a 306 (in Pieces) Told him I would do what I could but have not had a 306 before. After some research had reel purring like a kitten again. I think these can be ranked up top of the E...

Well went 314 nuts, bought a few more, some have 304. Only difference is the spool and shaft. Actually shaft is same size, but different spool mounting swapped shaft on 304 and it is now a 314. Other slight difference is the handle, 314 has one similar to 300 only slightly bent. Man these things are...

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