“A” Letter Suffix on Conventional Reels
The letter "A" Suffix after model numbers on Conventional Reels was first used in 1966 on some 600 Series Mitchell...
“A” Letter Suffix on Spinning Reels
The letter "A" Suffix after model numbers on some Mitchell spinning reels marks the transitional period away from Garcia’s involvement...
Africa
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Albatros
Albatros was the exclusive importer and distributor of Mitchell for Holland. Albatros did for Holland what Garcia did for the...
Alphanumeric Serial Numbers
First used on the 300 series on the last half bail versions (A – C). It was then used on...
AM
This abbreviation first appeared for the Mitchell 300 series reels in factory texts when the changeover was made from the...
Anniversary Reels
Special celebratory reels made by Mitchell to commemorate the anniversary of The Mitchell Reel or in some cases, the anniversary...
AP
This abbreviation first appeared in 1952 for the Mitchell 300 series reels in factory texts when the changeover was made...
AP Letter Suffix
The “AP” suffix after a reel’s model number was first used in 1966 on some 600A Series Mitchell reels that...
Arca
Arca was the exclusive importer and distributor of Mitchell for Belgium. Arca did for Belgium what Garcia did for the...
Auto-Bail
Common name used for the original Otomatic which carried on to all future versions including the 330, 440, 540 and...
Automatic
Term used for the Mitchell 710 and 720 fly reels which had an Automatic line retrieve lever. This term is...
B Series
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Balzer
Balzer was the exclusive importer and distributor of Mitchell for Germany. Balzer did for Germany what Garcia did for the...
Bass Pro Shops
A long time standing relationship with Mitchell as a very large retailer of fishing equipment. For more information; see “G”...
Benjamin
A Benjamin Sticker was placed on a limited quantity of Albatros Mitchell 308 reels that are also inscribed with The...
BHV
Three Mitchell reels were made by Mitchell in France for exclusive sale by Le Bazar de L’Hotel de Ville commonly...
Bicentennial Reel
A Garcia Mitchell 300 that was repainted by Garcia red, white and blue in 1976 as a presentation gift to...
Big Game Reels
Known as the 1000 series, the first three issues – 1040 (4/0), 1060 (6/0) and the 1090 (9/0) were offered...
BlackFish
The BlackFish reels were made by Mitchell for discount stores and only sold in France. These reels have a Blackfish...
Bronze Series
During Browning’s short involvement with Mitchell, a Mitchell Bronze Series was introduced in 1983 which included the Mitchell 320, 324,...
C Letter Suffix
The letter “C” suffix on model numbers was first used in 1968 on the 300C designed and distributed by Garcia...
CAP / C.A.P
The CAP reel, eventually becoming the Model 304 reel, was originally made exclusively for it’s “inventor – wholesaler” or jobber...
Carpano and Pons
Carpano & Pons Cluses, France 1836 Carpano & Pons was the inventor of The Mitchell reel circa 1939. The above...
Cross-Wind / CW
Cross Wind gears were offered as an alternate to Level Wind gears as far back as the late forties for...
Cutaway Reels
Mitchell cutaways were made by Mitchell to be used as sales ad material and as demonstration models for salesmen. For...
Decals
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DL / Deluxe Models
Included are the 300DL, 301DL, 408DL and the 410DL which were made for public distribution. All have gold plating on...
Dual Series
In 1971 Mitchell was celebrating 20 million reels being sold. Balzer of Germany helped celebrate this event by advertising and...
Egg Shape
Term used for the shape of the Mitchell 300, 350, 400, 410, 440, 500, 524, 800 and 900 series reels....