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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Mitchell => Topic started by: TonyM on February 15, 2022, 04:59:14 AM

Title: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: TonyM on February 15, 2022, 04:59:14 AM
I have a Mitchell 307 that is in great shape except for a missing bail wire.  It has been stored away for years and I would like to put it to use again. 

I have been searching EBay for a bail but all the bails they show are for a different model.  Mine would be classified as Pre 1975 and has the bail rubber bail bumper.

There are several 307's for sale that I could part out but the bail's ae not correct.  If I purchased one of the ones for sale with the wrong bail, could I just swap out the heads to make my reel functional again?

Looking at the schematics it looks like it would work. 

All advice appreciated.

Thank You
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: foakes on February 15, 2022, 06:44:03 AM
There is a good chance that I would have a new bail for you, Tony —

Would need some photos of your reel.

You can PM (private message button) to email me so we can match up a bail with photos.

I have some 307's and a few hundred Mitchell bails.  Should be able to do a parts check match.

Might also have some bails in parts envelopes.

Do you know the bail part number for your particular reel?

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: TonyM on February 16, 2022, 04:27:55 AM
Fred

I sent you a PM.

Tony
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: foakes on February 16, 2022, 07:28:58 PM
Here is your correct 307 bail, Tony —

Also a new line guide, line guide screw, and rubber bumper.

This is a new assembly —

Also will pass along an original owners manual with schematic, parts, features, and operation.

$5 + $5 shipping — $10 total to your door.

Please PM me your address.

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: TonyM on February 17, 2022, 01:28:14 AM
Fred

Thank You very much. 

I sent you a PM.  Just be sure to give me your address and I will get the funds right out to you, and make sure what you are asking for covers everything. 

You went way above and beyond, and I really appreciate it.

Tony
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: foakes on February 17, 2022, 01:39:38 AM
Great, Tony —

In the mail tomorrow.

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: TonyM on March 02, 2022, 04:00:28 AM
Fred

Here is the reel all serviced, cleaned up with the new bail ready to go.

Thank you again

Tony
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: foakes on March 02, 2022, 05:09:42 AM
Looks great, Tony —

Those Lefty 307's are a rare bird.

Glad you were able to use the bail I sent.

On a 307 bail — like many other parts on the left-handed Mitchells — the parts are unique to that reel — and will not work on a 306.

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: DON3099 on March 02, 2022, 11:50:55 AM
Very nice reel!!
Title: Re: Mitchell 307 Bail Wire
Post by: TonyM on March 03, 2022, 03:37:43 AM
Don

Thank You.  Now I need to service a 410 and a 304.
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