Reel Repair by Alan Tani

I am unfamiliar with the larger Mitchell spinning reels ,but the 02  series appear to be deemed salt water . What is the largest Mitchell spinner ever produced? 302,306,402,& the 486 is the largest I have ever seen. These are 4 of Keith's reels given to me by Jason.

In the French classics —- there is a 498 & 499.

Best, Fred

I knew you would know Fred,this 486
Is Huge !!!

Hi Fred is it the 499 pro that has the thicker shaft, & are very much sort after, thanks Don.

Welcome back Fred, hope you had a great vacation. Speaking of Mitchell reels I would like to know if you have a complete drag assembly for a Mitchell 302?

I love the 499, with the exception of that silly plastic drag. I have broke 3!
Fred, any chance you have a 499 pro brass drag?
The man

I found my answer

Quote from: sabaman1 on June 18, 2024, 01:08:09 AMWelcome back Fred, hope you had a great vacation. Speaking of Mitchell reels I would like to know if you have a complete drag assembly for a Mitchell 302?

I should be able to put one together for you, Jim —-

Think it has around 10 (+/-) parts in the drag.

Will probably start catching up on orders in a couple of days.

PM me your mailing address, please.

Best, Fred

Quote from: Ron Jones on June 18, 2024, 01:54:38 AMI love the 499, with the exception of that silly plastic drag. I have broke 3!
Fred, any chance you have a 499 pro brass drag?
The man

Might, Ron —-

Would need photos and exactly which part it is.

Best, Fred

488 is essentially 486 with larger spool; 498 and 499 are similar in size but skirted. 489 / 499 crank with the wrong hand and only Ron and my buddy Ray Bullock them

302 and 402 are same size, but all '4-: designated Mitchells are HS and may have upgrades like better handles.

I'd estimate I hold around 25 302/402/306/307/402/486/488. Favored for decades in my neck of the woods, both in the surf and throwing spoons for distance in fresh water tailrace on honey  Lami and Fenwicks.

Thank you Fred, PM sent.

Big Mitchells !!!  John Taylor