The Mitchell 30o was the reel I wanted as a kid. I never got one back then and had to make do with a Zebco 202. I do have one now as well as a 300A. These reels were so over-engineered. I love my Mitchell tools as I was able to get the full set a few years ago. They certainly come in handy! I’ve had to replace that AR dog and spring on several of these 300s over the years. There were definitely a few different designs for those dogs. This 300 sure does operate smoothly! Great job Dennis. At last count I own 67 French Mitchells. They are very much my favorite. - Chris
I own and use modern spinning reels with ball bearings and fast retrieve ration in the 2500 -3000 size. They're good but there have been failures. A fishing trip more than a couple hours from home will always include a Mitchell 300 as a primary reel or at least as a backup. I've never had a Mitchell 300 fail in the sixty years I've used them.
I've worked with dozens of derelict Mitchell reels. They're usually just full of old solidified grease or were never properly service to begin with. Most resurrect just fine, especially once you figure out the shims. They aren't as light and slick as they stuff made today, but they are still very solid reels.
ready for anhoter 40 years service , the mechanism is simple amazing ,I have two 300 , two 440 ,1 902 , ,498, 218 ,and my favorites are the 44 line 4430,4450, 4470 and the ''tank'' 3390 big big monster,thanks for yours videos , from Toronto- Canada 🖖🖖 ,Martin
Hi Dennis love those vintage Mitchell reels . I have a nice collection of them . Thank you so much for showing tune up .
The Mitchell 30o was the reel I wanted as a kid. I never got one back then and had to make do with a Zebco 202. I do have one now as well as a 300A. These reels were so over-engineered. I love my Mitchell tools as I was able to get the full set a few years ago. They certainly come in handy! I’ve had to replace that AR dog and spring on several of these 300s over the years. There were definitely a few different designs for those dogs. This 300 sure does operate smoothly! Great job Dennis. At last count I own 67 French Mitchells. They are very much my favorite. - Chris
I own and use modern spinning reels with ball bearings and fast retrieve ration in the 2500 -3000 size. They're good but there have been failures. A fishing trip more than a couple hours from home will always include a Mitchell 300 as a primary reel or at least as a backup. I've never had a Mitchell 300 fail in the sixty years I've used them.
I've worked with dozens of derelict Mitchell reels. They're usually just full of old solidified grease or were never properly service to begin with. Most resurrect just fine, especially once you figure out the shims. They aren't as light and slick as they stuff made today, but they are still very solid reels.
Hey Dennis great job on the 300 I was wondering do you have any spare parts for a 408 Mitchell Garcia
What kind of drag washers are in that model? Great video....
Just a single Teflon washer, it doesn't require lubrication
Thats not to messy
ready for anhoter 40 years service , the mechanism is simple amazing ,I have two 300 , two 440 ,1 902 , ,498, 218 ,and my favorites are the 44 line 4430,4450, 4470 and the ''tank'' 3390 big big monster,thanks for yours videos , from Toronto- Canada 🖖🖖 ,Martin