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Rank: Commander
Joined: 5/8/2007
Posts: 599
Location: Carkeek Park, North Seattle
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Does anybody out there collect the old style Mitchell 300 reels? I am talking about the ones made from the early 1960's until about the early 1980's. -- the ones after that were nothing special at all. They were a fine reel, and those of you who grew up with this may remember. I have maybe 5 of them in various states of condition. I recently bought one off of ebay that was unused, still in the box with paperwork, from the I think 1961 ish. Anyway, if anybody needs one for parts etc. I could part out from my excess reels. (bail spring etc.) PM me. The one shown looks a little crusty, but if in good condition they shweet.
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Rank: Member
Joined: 8/8/2008
Posts: 16
Location: Bothell, WA
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Funny you brought this up. I was just given one, an early 60's 300 that was my grandmothers, and when she passed my grandfather gave it to me. It looks as if it was rarely used, barely a knick in the paint. How much did you pay for the mint one from eBay? Im not looking to off load, but a value might be nice.
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Rank: Commodore
Joined: 10/30/2007
Posts: 908
Location: seattle Wa Seward Park area
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I caught many a Steelhead on the Mitchell 300 with a Sammy Special on my Eagle Claw rod.WOW this brings back memories.
When youre up to your rear end in alligators,its hard to remember that the initial plan was to drain the swamp.
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Rank: Commander
Joined: 5/8/2007
Posts: 599
Location: Carkeek Park, North Seattle
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lowvw wrote:Funny you brought this up. I was just given one, an early 60's 300 that was my grandmothers, and when she passed my grandfather gave it to me. It looks as if it was rarely used, barely a knick in the paint. How much did you pay for the mint one from eBay? Im not looking to off load, but a value might be nice. Yeah, that's cool that some people on here remember/know this reel. You asked what I paid on Ebay. I think it was around $45.00 give or take a bit. It was seriously never used. If you can imagine how dorky/dated the paperwork that came with it was. It gave your written guarantees on quality, and dated looking drawing of characters casting. It is also one of those things that has a following, there websites of Mitchell freaks out there... http://users.skynet.be/mitchell-collectors.org/articles_mitchellgold.html
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Rank: Captain
Joined: 4/30/2007
Posts: 633
Location: Graham
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I saw people using those on the river last year. 2 of them.
Quote:go down to the lake, cast a hook, and pull in the first fish that bites. Open its mouth and you'll find a coin.
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Rank: Commander
Joined: 5/1/2007
Posts: 468
Location: Kirkland
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I wore two 300's out along with another version that had a fork for the reel seat.
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Rank: Commander
Joined: 5/15/2007
Posts: 451
Location: Island County
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I also grew up using a Mitchell 300. It was a great reel. Caught allot of fish on it.
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Rank: Lieutenant
Joined: 4/1/2007
Posts: 213
Location: Port Orchard, WA
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I have a few Mitchell 300 reels and still use them. Mostly now I use the newer models but still use the old ones now and then.
A nice bass is too valuable a resource to enjoy catching only once.
Fishing adds years to your life and life to your years - Homer Circle
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Rank: Commodore
Joined: 10/30/2007
Posts: 908
Location: seattle Wa Seward Park area
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I got parts for the Mitchell 300 if anyone needs them.
When youre up to your rear end in alligators,its hard to remember that the initial plan was to drain the swamp.
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Rank: Commander
Joined: 3/24/2008
Posts: 310
Location: snohomish county,2nd room on the left-lower bunk
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 For Mitchell reels check out this site....serious collector...You can copy and post this to your browser... or just click http://home.orange.nl/otto.klaasen/index.htm I have several Mitchells that I have used for many years. It was "the Reel" for steelheading back in the 60's...Good ol' days!  Happy Holidays......Steve
"Fishing is much more than the fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers" Author unknown. 
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