New guy with a 408

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foakes

#15
May 05, 2026, 08:04:30 PM
When replacing the main gear on a high speed Mitchell 408 with the bronze main gear (instead of the alloys in the 308) —- it is also important to replace the bearing/pinion assembly.

A new main will generally benefit from a non-worn in pinion.

These two gears kind of wear in at the same rate.

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#16
May 11, 2026, 04:00:50 AM
With a huge thanks to Fred, new bail came in this weekend. I got it all squared away. Now just trying to figure out which rod I'm going to use. Couple old Wright and McGill rods that I'm leaning towards. A Trailmaster (red/orange) or a "Toughy". The square fiberglass on the Toughy is pretty cool! Thoughts?

oc1

#17
May 11, 2026, 06:04:16 AM
Wow.  I never herd of a square glass rod. Is it solid or hollow?

jgp12000

#18
May 11, 2026, 11:55:16 AM
Are you laying your 408 on the drive way "Foul"?

JK

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#19
May 11, 2026, 01:45:54 PM
Quote from: jgp12000 on May 11, 2026, 11:55:16 AMAre you laying your 408 on the drive way "Foul"?

JK

In my defense, it's the garage so it's smooth lol

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#20
May 11, 2026, 01:54:41 PM
Quote from: oc1 on May 11, 2026, 06:04:16 AMWow.  I never herd of a square glass rod. Is it solid or hollow?
It's solid I believe! I've used it for crappie a little bit. I think they made them in the 50's, but I'm sure someone here knows more
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