Mitchell Reels
Submitted by crewsy72 on Fri, 2013-07-26 18:24
Any experts on here who know a thing or two about Mitchell Reels as in what they are/could be worth. Got one in good condition right hand 489 with a serial number on the reel foot 1273. The other excellent condition 489 Garcia left hand model with papers and box with a serial number on the reel foot D269109.
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petermac
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not worth much
I don't think it will be worth much mate (the Mitchell) in saying that my best mate has had 1 about 25 years and swears by it they are tough old reels I wood say get it serviced and keep it, well that's what I would do
crewsy72
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Date Joined: 28/04/08
Already in perfect working
Already in perfect working condition! Have heard off a couple of different people that some(Rare,1st editions or still with the box) can be worth some money to collectors, this is only two of 4 I have.
carnarvonite
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Different
First one is a 489 as you said but the other one is a 498 which is the left hand version of the 499---uses a roller and no bail arm.
Jim Head over in Westminster is a gun on Mitchell reels, not sure of his other details but he runs sort of a fishing gear museum.
For prices have a look on EBAY, there are usually some for sale on there.
MattG
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Date Joined: 09/09/09
Someone
On here will have Jim's number. He's the go-to man for anything that's old in fishing ;)
crewsy72
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Date Joined: 28/04/08
Sorry typo on the 498. I
Sorry typo on the 498. I know Jim Head been to his house a few times will call past next time I'm up that way.Thanks