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Mitchell 386
Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:52 pm
by Tonytoned
Sorry people
Had to buy this Mitchell 386..... for £2!!..... at the local car boot.....again! that's throw away money, a little spit and polish plus an oilling should run a treat. Don't want it looking like a shiny new penny though.
You never know, I might even take up traditional sea fishing.
Saying that, it's about the size of the reels that Carp fishers use nowadays..... Ah ha!
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 8:03 am
by Jeremy Croxall
Such a bargain! Nice find sir.
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 9:30 am
by Tonytoned
Jeremy Croxall wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 8:03 am
Such a bargain! Nice find sir.
Thank you sir.
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 9:31 am
by Tonytoned
Martin H wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 9:06 am
Just smack it with a big hammer, it will be fine !
Like it! Hope the hammer doesn't break though!!
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 9:42 am
by Reedling
Apart from the cosmetics I bet the insides are fine, they are normally bullet proof unless had a very hard life, cracking buy for two quid! Dick Turpin strikes again. You should be able to pick up an old glass Beach caster, Milbro, ABU etc around the bootfairs.
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 11:11 am
by Tonytoned
Reedling wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 9:42 am
Apart from the cosmetics I bet the insides are fine, they are normally bullet proof unless had a very hard life, cracking buy for two quid! Dick Turpin strikes again. You should be able to pick up an old glass Beach caster, Milbro, ABU etc around the bootfairs.
Your absolutely right Reedling, the actual running is very smooth. The bailarm lock didn't engage, but after a little bit of WD40 it is now sweet. Will take apart to clean it though. Funny you should say that was a couple of beach caster rod at the boot sale. Many thanks
Tony
Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:31 am
by Nobby
These are almost a giant 308 with their planamatic gears and can run very smoothly indeed. Coupled with a superb clutch they make a great carp reel, but for some reason aren't popular. They should be!
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Re: Mitchell 386
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:19 pm
by Tonytoned
Nobby wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:31 am
These are almost a giant 308 with their planamatic gears and can run very smoothly indeed. Coupled with a superb clutch they make a great carp reel, but for some reason aren't popular. They should be!
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Thank you Nobby. I did think that about carp angling and as you say they are very smooth. I think they are still very stylish too.