Some Old Reels

[mercman]

Thanks for that John !!! When i see my brother next time, i am going to see if he will part with som of his old crank baits and such. I know he has tons of them in boxes somewhere.I love the nostalgia of the old stuff.

I used to have a Sigma, back about 25 years ago just like that one.

[Lunker Larry]

The old Mitchels reminded me of the one I had. If I let it sit with line on it the line would crush the spool. Happened 2 or three times before I gave up on it.

[mercman]

The old Mitchels reminded me of the one I had. If I let it sit with line on it the line would crush the spool. Happened 2 or three times before I gave up on it.

 

WOW !! What kinda line ? Mono?. These 2 have been sitting for at leas 25 years without being used and the spools are perfect. I even have 4 or 5 extra spools.

[TroutSlayer]

Great shots Mercman! Here's a few of mine old clunkers. Some are my "go to" reels still today. I thought I posted these already, but can't find them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[mercman]

Whats the Mitchel with the cone shaped bobin?? Never seen one like tha before. What was it used for.

The zebco4, was another i used to own. I cant belive i sold them all, years ago for a 24 of molson

[TroutSlayer]

Whats the Mitchel with the cone shaped bobin?? Never seen one like tha before. What was it used for.

The zebco4, was another i used to own. I cant belive i sold them all, years ago for a 24 of molson

 

The "wedding cake" Mitchell was built for tournament casting. I still have a fair number of Cardinal 3 and 4 models: