Mitchell Reel Forum

Most here know I'm into saving Mitchell UL reels. Some time ago I made the mistake of posting a restore, not knowing restore was back to orgnial. So I actually only save crusty old reels, repair and paint.
I have a friend that does do restores (on a lot of different reels), but has a love for Mitchells.
So this summer I picked up a 300 half bail in good condition, just because I didn't have one. I am going to be leaving all my fishing stuff (from reels, rod building, and tackle airbrushing) to my grandson.
So I had Christian from Pop's tackle box do this restore. Check him out on Facebook.

Hey Don

Christian does top notch work

The 300 half bail looks like it just came out of the box new

Yes, beautiful result.
I had a go at a restoration a while back, and all was fine until I tried to clear the paint from the 'Mitchell' etching, and small pieces of paint cracked and chipped off ether side of the etched groove (I used a needle to try to get it started), so back to the drawing board.

I would love to know how this 'should' be done, but I may ask an expert to do the job for me.

Hi Rockape.
I'm Christian, I restored the reel in the photos. I'd be happy to help you out.

I recieved the reel today. It looked amazing in the pictures, BUT in person it took my breath away!!!! I have no other words to describe it!!!

don309 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:00 pm Most here know I'm into saving Mitchell UL reels. Some time ago I made the mistake of posting a restore, not knowing restore was back to orgnial. So I actually only save crusty old reels, repair and paint.
I have a friend that does do restores (on a lot of different reels), but has a love for Mitchells.
So this summer I picked up a 300 half bail in good condition, just because I didn't have one. I am going to be leaving all my fishing stuff (from reels, rod building, and tackle airbrushing) to my grandson.
So I had Christian from Pop's tackle box do this restore. Check him out on Facebook.

That really does look lovely

Sorry for my late reply Christian.

Can't seem to find how to set up thread posting alerts, so I don't miss any relevant additions.

That is really kind of you to offer your restoration skills (and you certainly are a very skilled restorer).
I'm not sure yet whether to have any of my hslf bails restored as they are in reasonably good condition. The reel I tried (and failed miserably) to restore has now ended up in the parts bin (a 1975 301), but I will definitely take you up on your offer when the right one comes along, thank you.

I have to say that during my short membership on this great forum, I have found the members here to be extremely kind, friendly and very generous to fellow enthusists like myself, so thank you to all of you.

It's now ready to pass down.

JDurbin75 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:08 pm Hey Don

Christian does top notch work

The 300 half bail looks like it just came out of the box new

Yes it does, reel is better than new.

The little man (Zain/Peanut) arrive 11/11/22.

Good looking little guy, Don!

Congratulations

Glen

don309,
It won't be long till he will be tramping around in the trout streams with you. Keep him away from cellphones.


Regards,
Ted

I am wondering if they make that garment in my size.

Glen

Ted Lanham wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:02 pm don309,
It won't be long till he will be tramping around in the trout streams with you. Keep him away from cellphones.


Regards,
Ted

I know right!! I have 2 other grandsons. One is 8 and I can just about talk to him, everything he talks about is technology. Though he is my guy to get help with my phone and computer. The other is 3 and is autistic, hopefully down the road fishing will be his outlet. This one has woods out the back door. We'll have him out in nature lickety split.