Mitchell 351 for a righty?

[Steve V.]

Hello,

I just acquired a Mitchell 351 with the handle on the left side of the reel. Has anyone seen one of these before? I thought the 351 was for lefties with the handle on the right side of the reel.

Thanks,

Steve

[foakes]

351 was an early version of the high speed 350 —- which was a 300 with rapid gearing.

Later, they just labeled it a 350.

Has nothing to do with a left or right hand reel orientation.

Best, Fred

[Steve V.]

Thanks. I've just never seen one.

Steve