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Title: Which Garcia Mitchell Spinning Reels are Considered Saltwater Reels?
Post by: MACflyer on January 12, 2025, 12:24:13 AM

Have an opportunity to purchase a lot of Garcia Mitchell reels that need maintenance. I know the 302 are considered saltwater reels. Are the 304, 306, and 400 considered saltwater reels?

Title: Re: Which Garcia Mitchell Spinning Reels are Considered Saltwater Reels?
Post by: foakes on January 12, 2025, 01:27:50 AM

304 & 400 definitely not salt water reels.

306 is.

As is the 302, 303, 402, 403, 499, 498, 488, 496, 497, 486, 487, 396, 397,386, 387, 307.

The 304, 400, and other Mitchells can be used in Salt Water —- but they will desintegrate very quickly.

Money well wasted. The larger guys will do a good job.

Best, Fred

Title: Re: Which Garcia Mitchell Spinning Reels are Considered Saltwater Reels?
Post by: MACflyer on January 12, 2025, 01:37:51 AM

Thanks Fred! Haven't fished a Mitchell since the 1970's.

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