Mitchell Reel Forum

Hi,does anyone know how to remove a Mitchell 316 spool? I haven't a clue.
All help greatly appreciated.

Hello BF60,
The 316 Spool is removed by unscrewing the triangular drag knob. Once the drag knob is removed, you can pull the spool off the reel. Hope this helps.

Kind Regards,
Chris

Thanks for the reply. I tried that but the spool won't come off.

Hi BF60,
That's a different problem caused by either 1. Over torquing the drag and pressing the spool onto the axel 2. Rust forming between the spool and axel or 3. Dried grease in the axel/spool. My first step would be to spray the top of the spool where the axel passes into the spool with PB Blaster or WD-40 and let it set overnight. Gently try to pull the spool off the axel - a light "rocking motion" may help. If that doesn't work, remove the backplate of the reel. Remove the silver axel locking device (flat plate with two prongs inserted into the black plastic oscillation guide). The axel will then slide out the front of the reel with the spool attached. Put the spool on a couple of blocks of wood thick enough that the axel and spool are suspended (wood blocks supporting the bottom of the spool). Using a small drift/punch and a light hammer, gently tap the axel down through the spool. Clean and reassemble - that should solve your problem.

Kind Regards,
Chris

Thank you very much for your help. I will give that a go and hopefully I will get it off.

Regards
William.