mitchell 300

[colonel3006]

Just finished ordering a new original mitchell 300 from mitchellparts.com.They are the originals with new original parts.I have 2 already but love them so much I just couldnt pass it up.

[Garlicmarshmellow]

How much does the original cost. Big fan

[lone wolf]

Great spinning reels. My dad has a couple at home that are pushing 40 years old. We used them exclusively for Atlantic salmon fishing when I still lived in Ireland.

[colonel3006]

They are $79.99 for me to get one here to Ontario with shipping and handling and tax it was $100.68.My dad has his for close to 50 years and has never replaced a part or had a problem his and it has caught 1000s of fish.Just got back from town with a new 7 foot ugly stick for it.Also where I ordered it from is out of Edmonton so it will probably be a bit cheaper for you guys in Alberta.They say they got all the original parts for France and once they are gone thats the end of them.

[Cal]

Thats the way to go, I recently got tired of reels wearing out in a few years, by the time the reel wears out the model has usualy been changed or disscontinued and parts are hard to get. I bought a Daiwa BG but plenty of old reel models will outlast the latest 11 bb $150 peice of crap.

[colonel3006]

I agree cal i have bought different reels over the years and 90% have all plastic parts are wear out.As I said I have 2 300s and have never had a problem.You just cant beat them old girls

[MK2750]

The old ones (I have 2) have brass gears. They switched to nylon after that. Would be interesting to see if these are brass or not.

[colonel3006]

They say they are brass(i e-mailed them about that) it should be here by mid next week and I will let you know.

[Harbercraftguy]

anyone have a guess on how a 301'S' is? Or when they quit making it? It was my Grandfathers reel never had line on it.Still in the box.

[nicholal]

I have had my 300 for 42 years. Never replaced apartother then a bail spring! Ant tat was only ecause it was a little tired. I also have a 400 right from France. Surprising how well a reel runs when you lube and clean it every year.

AL

[Fishingnutter]

Yay 300 and 300A, my father and I have 5 between us, they rule,,, If they redistributed them they'd make a killing.

[Rooster777]

Best Reel Ever Made! Dad bought me one when I was born and still use it everytime. Never had a problem with it.

I learned that they are collectors items now.

The Reel Doctor in south Edmonton had a nice mint condition one to sell last time I was there for around 100 bucks.