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by JayMitchell
Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Help dating Half Bail Reel
Replies: 4
Views: 136

Re: Help dating Half Bail Reel

Bill,
Thank you for giving me such a quick and thorough response. It's nice to know what I have.

Cheers,
Jay
by JayMitchell
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Help dating Half Bail Reel
Replies: 4
Views: 136

Re: Help dating Half Bail Reel

Here's a picture of the reel foot.
by JayMitchell
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
Topic: Help dating Half Bail Reel
Replies: 4
Views: 136

Help dating Half Bail Reel

I can't make out a serial number on the foot or housing. The half bail seems to indicate a 3rd version. The "Garcia" engraving seems to indicate 1958 or later. Is the handle knob not a Mitchell part? Is this reel a collection of parts from several reels? Also, any recommendations on how to...