Venerable Mitchell 300 Reels Take Anglers Back in Time

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While leading a tour through his fishing-tackle manufacturing building in the mid-1990s, a sales/advertising representative snorted dismissively when asked about the Mitchell spinning reels lineup the company recently acquired. “All you have to know is that the average age of guys using Mitchell 300s is 64,” the rep said. “That’s not a demographic looking to buy.” I swelled with pride, even though I had just turned 40. If old guys were still using reels they bought as young men or teenage

Rare Vintage 3rd Version Mitchell 300 Half Bail Spinning Reel (1950)

Okuma's bait feeding system allows anglers to disengage their spinning reel spool and allow their bait to run freely. The bait feeding system incorporates a secondary micro-adjustable drag system at the rear of the reel that allows for precise adjustment of the spool for bait control. In order to disengage this system simply turn the handle. The ON/OFF lever on the rear of the reel will automatically disengage the bait feeding system so you can fight your fish with the main drag system.