Mitchell 300 Spool Question

[Grahamwin]

Does anyone know when the early Mitchell 300 spool base changed from a metal to a plastic type. I have spools with a metal base and a plastic base and both types are fitted with the earlier type heart shaped clicker pawl ?
Grahamwin

[Ted Lanham]

Grahamwin,
I tried splitting you post from the one about a 301 reel. I've not done this type of thing many times, so I'm hoping it does what I hope.

Regards,
Ted Lanham

[Ted Lanham]

Grahamwin,
Mitchell changed to a plastic spindle base during the production of the 4th version reel. They still used the heart shaped pawl for a bit longer. I believe that changed during the late 5th versions.

Regards,
Ted Lanham

[Grahamwin]

Thanks Ted for your reply re the metal and plastic spool base on the Mitchell 300. I have also been intrigued how the spool pawl changed over the years , I am not as well informed as some members on the 300 spool differences that evolved over the years but hopefully I am learning.
Regards Grahamwin