Old Mitchell Reels

[Steve Fleckenstein]

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

[Fly Rod D]

Steve-

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

FRD

[Patrick "Bullworm" Olson]

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!

[Howard Webster]

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

[Badgerloader]

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!!

[Steve Fleckenstein]

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

[Steve Fleckenstein]

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.

 

[John Sheehan]

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.