How old is this reel?
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How old is this reel?
I was wondering if anyone could tell me how old this reel is? and if it is worth anything?
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/ ... 1/Reel.jpg
Thanks...
Mike
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/ ... 1/Reel.jpg
Thanks...
Mike
Re: How old is this reel?
Looks like a oler model Mitchell 300. I believe it would only be worth around $30.00 at the most, and in good condition. Try a local tackle shop and/or a estimate on one of the What's it worth type of section in Outdoor life or Field and Stream magazines to be sure. Bill K
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Re: How old is this reel?
I would guess 35 to 40 years old.
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Re: How old is this reel?
Thanks guys...
Mike
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Re: How old is this reel?
Garcia Mitchell 300, my brother had one n the 70's that was probably 8-10 years old.
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Re: How old is this reel?
THAT WAS A REAL POPULAR REEL BACK IN THE 60 ERA. THE MITCHELL 300 AND THE SMALLER 308 WERE REELS THAT NEVER SEEMED TO WEAR OUT. IF SOMETHING BROKE THEY WERE EASY TO REPAIR YOUR SELF. THERE STILL A LOT OF THEM AROUND. I HAVE A COUPLE OF THEM , AND PLAN TO KEEP THEM , THEY BRING BACK SOME GREAT FISHING MEMORYS FOR ME. HANG ON TO IT
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Re: How old is this reel?
Can't really say how old your's is, but if it's a 300C it's probably newer than my 300 that I bought in '72. Your post reminded me I still had it. Think I'll try tuning it up with some Extreme Reel + and see how it works. It's a hella good reel and I've caught a lot of fish with it.
BTW, I did an eBay search. There are over 100 reels listed and all going pretty cheap.
BTW, I did an eBay search. There are over 100 reels listed and all going pretty cheap.
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Re: How old is this reel?
Probably from the 60's or early 70's. I had a couple as well as a 308 and 204... At the time a heck of a spinning reel.
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Re: How old is this reel?
As I recall the Garcia Mitchell 300c was the first version that had ball bearings (an upgrade over the Standard 300 that used bushings). I'm going to guess it was first sold in 1971. I still have one or two, as well as other versions like the 300, 410c (highspeed version), and 510c. Not sure on the exact numbers...its been years since I even looked at them. Overall they probably are not worth much as a collectible since they were produced in huge quantities.
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Re: How old is this reel?
I think Cooch uses these reels still to this day......
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Re: How old is this reel?
i have several of them. When Garcia started making with plastic i would buy them at yard sales & swapmeets for 5 or so dollars so i would have spare parts.
I dont use them much, but the orginal 300's are a great reel
I dont use them much, but the orginal 300's are a great reel
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Re: How old is this reel?
Yes, LOL Those were Top Of The Line for use back in Minnesota in the 60s. Mostly we just used Johnson Centuries. If one of us got "rich" we'd get one of these.
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Re: How old is this reel?
I caught my first bass on a Garcia Mitchell 300.......I had a few of them back in the 70's and early 80's.....I also remember what a bit&* it was to replace the bail spring which always seemed to eventually malfunction.
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Re: How old is this reel?
60's fer sure. My 1st real reel after a 202 was a Mitchell. Thanks, Pop.
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