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I have several old Mitchell Reels in my collection.I bought most of them on Ebay.I use an older Mitchell 308 with the red band and a gray ceramic spool.The list of my reels is
Mitchell 300-1old and 1 new model
Mitchell 408-1
Mitchell 204-2
Mitchell 308A from 1983,my first
Mitchell 308-3 with the red band and 4 other older models and 1 newer made in taiwan.
Mitchell 309-1
All the above reels are made in France except 1 300 and a 308

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Steve-

That reel in the picture is amazing! I love the old gear.

FRD
Cool reel! That baby brings back some memories! My dad has two of them. I used to use one back when I got started in this madness we call fishing. I believe he still has them. If he does I will get them from him, he doesn't fish anymore...never really did, and re-build them! Great winter project! I will keep you posted!

I picked this old rod and reel up the other day can't wait to put her back to work

You have a Mitchell 304 reel.  Does it have the letters C.A.P. on the reel?  A C.A.P 304 was my first spinning reel.  I have acquired more 304s and have rebuilt several of them.  I gave each of my two sons a rebuilt 304.  Their reels are older then them!!

Yes mine is a 304 C.A.P.,my Dad has one that has just C.A.P. on it.

Nice,What brand of rod.My Dad has an old St Croix fiberglass that his reel is on.He shut the car door and broke a couple inches off the tip.

 

Hey Guys -Anyone know a shop in NENJersey that repairs Mitchell reels? I have three that could use some work.'Fairfield Tackle' near me only services Penn and Daiwa items.

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