Is Mitchell a good fishing reel?
The Mitchell 300 Spinning Fishing Reel is one of the best of the lot for more than one reason. It sports all the most useful features you’d expect a spinning reel to have, and comes at a very convenient price. It also has many positive ratings and reviews giving credit to the great value.
Where are Mitchell rods made?
The company moved its headquarters and R&D to Marignier, France, where it is still located today. Since its introduction in the late 1940s, nearly 30 million Mitchell 300 reels have been sold worldwide. In 2000, Mitchell was purchased by Pure Fishing as part of the JWA fishing products acquisition.
When was the Garcia Mitchell 300 made?
(11/20/2001 – ) The world’s first spinning reel was invented in 1948 by Maurice Jacquenim, a young engineer from the Avre Valley in France. It was named the Mitchell 300.
Is a Mitchell 300 a saltwater reel?
A versatile reel suitable for many fresh or saltwater species. Conclusion: Despite a few minor gripes, the Mitchell 300 PRO is an attractive offering by the legendary Mitchell company.
Does Abu Garcia Own Mitchell?
Pure Fishing, Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures, rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abu Garcia®, All Star®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Gulp! ®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Pflueger®, Sebile®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®.
How do you date a Mitchell reel?
Mitchell also imprinted a single numerical digit on the reel foot on some -but not all- first versions….
| A = | B = |
|---|---|
| 01/09/1971 until 31/07/1972 | 01/09/1972 until 31/07/1973 |
| K = | L = |
| 01/09/1980 until 31/07/1981 | 01/09/1981 until 31/07/1982 |
What size reel is a Mitchell 300?
Compare model Specs
| Model Number | 300 | 308 |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | 1294206 | 1294207 |
| recovery rate | 29″ | 74cm | 27″ | 69cm |
| reel handle position | Right/Left | Right/Left |
| reel size | 4000 | 2000 |