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Abbreviation for New in Box which should mean the reel has no shelf wear from age and never used. It...

Left Hand LH version were given Odd as opposed to even model numbers for ease of identification. Example: The 300...

A derivative of the word Automatic, the first Auto Bail was the Mitchell Otomatic (no number) first released in 1955....

First used in 1963 on the original 600 Series Mitchell reels that were specially designed for saltwater casting but with...

In 1964 Mitchell decided to make their first economy reel. It was introduced at first without the Mitchell name called...

The Pecos reel was designed and sold by Pêcheur Ecossais, a fishing tackle shop in Paris, with the “assistance” of...

A revolution for Mitchell was their Planamatic Gearing for the CAP reel in the early fifties. This gearing combined the...

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In the late fifties the Mitchell 308 series was introduced mainly for the European market as the Prince. Mitchell 308...

In the late sixties the Prisu series reels were made by Mitchell for a chain store in France. These reels...

In 1997 Mitchell Sports of France along with Collector’s Gallery. Share this post:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...

A standard Mitchell reel made in the eighties by Mitchell Sports but improved in appearance, mechanically and with special packaging....

In the mid eighties Mitchell made these very unusual reels in limited quantities for use with cane poles. Share this...

This reel is a combination of a 300 PRO with an Share this post:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in...

Proof of authenticity and/or of past original ownership when used with antiques such as Mitchell Reels. These are normally letters...

This most common term was for the Pick Up Manual (a French term) which started its popularity in Europe. These...

Already known for being highly involved with Abu-Garcia, Fenwick, Berkley and many other fishing tackle products; Pure Fishing acquired Mitchell...

Mitchell made a very nice presentation quality reel in the mid nineties in limited quantities called The Mitchell 330 Quartz...

Rapid was engraved on the first High Speed (5:1) 300 series reel. The first issue did not have a model...

Term used on Mitchell reels with an adjustable Rear Drag. Share this post:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new...

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Starting in 1953/1954 Garcia made up Mitchell 300 rod and reel kits with special packaging. These kits also included many...

A term used to describe Mitchell reels where the Gear Housing in round by design. There are many examples starting...

This suffix to a Mitchell reel’s model number was first used on the 304S with unfounded claims to stand for...

Mitchell’s first version of a saltwater reel was the 302 series affectionately called The Salt Water. “Salt Water” was engraved...

Mitchell France had their production runs from September 1st of one year through July 31st of the following year which...

All Mitchell reels from 1949/50 through 1988/89 have serial numbers stamped on them in manufacturing sequence. In some very early...

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Many Stickers were used on Mitchell reels for aesthetic and informative use. Due to poorly made aftermarket copies of these;...