Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Topic started by: The Fishing Hobby on June 07, 2019, 09:53:57 PM

Title: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on June 07, 2019, 09:53:57 PM
I got this combo a while back and just recently got around to cleaning the reel up. Here is a video about my personal thoughts about the reel in case anyone may be curious about them.
https://youtu.be/JOOGfnFVu-w
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: Gfish on June 07, 2019, 11:44:51 PM
Your videos are excellent! Creative and informative. Love the intro. Please keep 'em comming.
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on June 08, 2019, 12:21:02 AM
Quote from: Gfish on June 07, 2019, 11:44:51 PM
Your videos are excellent! Creative and informative. Love the intro. Please keep 'em comming.
Oh thanks, I really appreciate that!
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: foakes on June 08, 2019, 12:34:42 AM
I used to want one of those when they first came out around 1973, I think (at least that is when I was looking at them).

This was before I started working on reels.

Even then I realized that if I broke the stem of the reel — both the rod and reel would be useless. 

Same if I broke the rod — the reel would be useless.

This was my excuse for not buying one — should have bought a dozen though.

Instead, bought a Mitchell 330 Otomatic — used that for 20 years, gave it to my brother-in-law — he still has it.  These have the finger touch bail releases for quick one hand casting.

Now I have dozens of 330's and 440's — still no 508 or 510, though.

Both the 508 & 510, are high speed blue reels, I believe.

Thanks for the great video!

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on June 08, 2019, 12:46:24 AM
I have one of those 440's, very neat design and pretty useful idea really. I love the way these 510's mount, just not super crazy about the reel itself. I know I'd love using the 508 version because I like the 408's so much. Too bad they are so expensive to buy now!!!
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: festus on June 08, 2019, 02:17:52 AM
As usual, another great video review.  I tend to agree, would really like the 508 much better.
Title: Re: Mitchell 510 Forked Foot Reel/Rod Combo
Post by: The Fishing Hobby on June 08, 2019, 03:33:15 AM
Quote from: festus on June 08, 2019, 02:17:52 AM
As usual, another great video review.  I tend to agree, would really like the 508 much better.
I would like to have one but they are really pricey!!!