How is this reel different from the standard Mitchell 300?
1565034
you know that's a good question ! i've seen the recent mitchell 300 & noticed it to be extremely similar to my recently-purchased mitchell 300-c !! i would have to put the 2 reels side-by-side & really look for subtle differences !!! unless of course just maybe the manufacturer decided to change the naming of the product from 300-c to 300 but that's only a guess !
1565035
I own a 300 from my early days. It has a plastic spool and is still working today. I bought the 300C for my son in law and used it when I visited last month. I has a metal spool and can be loaded with line by machine at the store. It has the same great feel of my original 40 year old reel, smooth casts and retrives well.
1565036
I asked my husband since I purchased this for him. He said it has a better gear system. Hope this helps you out.
1565037
It has a smooth retrieve action and no hesitation/lock point when closing the bail. I will buy additional reels with out any thought.
1169469
It has a drag on the bottom. It actually way nice because you can hit it with your thumb while you are reeling. It is all on bottom of the reel
400673
Yes, they are all different sizes and the 55S is the largest in the high speed model. The 30S is a 10lb test reel, the 40S is a 12lb test reel and the 55S is a 15lb test reel. The line ratings I have given you are for monofilament line. You can always go up a size or two using braided line due to it's smaller diameter.
170178
I would not trust a rod for a reel this heavy that was more than 2 pieces. Ebay had a couple of rods for around $80 last time I looked. Stay with graphite instead of fiberglass.
1621405
I know that the ugky stik rod is more than able to handle the big fish. I have caught several large red fish with it. As to the specific reel you mentioned, I use Okuma reels and am really pleased with them. I just don't use that particular one. hope it helps.
698153
The SLV is a great reel for many species. I own 3 SLV's in various sizes. It is light weight, dependable, and very fairly priced. If you want to spend a little less, the sierra is well suited for trout as is the cascade. None will let you down. The SLV is a large arbor design which means it is wider and the spool is not as deep, which I like for several reasons, and the drag nob is large and convenient. If you prefer the traditional shape over the large arbor go with the Sierra.
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First I would have recommended a higher drag weight on the reel. It sounds like you want heavy fish, so I would go with the 300 yds. You also may want to consider going to 50 lb. line, between your rod and the drag you can handle some pretty large fish with this set up. Remember to balance you drag with the weight recommendation of the rod builder.
2050464
Not sure what the old drag was like.... I have two of these reels and they work great . No problems at all
1599410
Hey Jerry,I've bought one of these before and the wire is black and it comes in an easy-to-pull box, not a reel like in the main item picture.
2051318
The Shimano Spirex 2500 or Shimano Syncopate 2500 are both excellent largemouth reels. I've used them exclusively for largemouth for many years with great results.
1842122
Go with the 6925, it has a 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 7.2 oz weight and line capacity is 4/110, 6/90. I have this reel paired with a Fenwick HMX Ultra Light 7ft.Great combination!
283198
Sand will mess up any reel if it gets into the gears but this one will survive better than most and if you do get sand in it you will find the 500 very easy to take apart and clean with just a screwdriver. It is designed to be very easily broken down...even by someone who is not very handy.
1947706
Off hand I am not sure about the 300, is that the aluminum version. This the brass version has a stainless steel ball. I just ordered another one which is on the way. This is a top notch valve. It will probably out last you.
2187943
The trio30 is a nice medium size reel, and it is very smooth. It holds 160yds of 8lb mono. I use it for most of my fresh water fishing, trout , bass, etc. The trio20 is more for an ultra lite setup. The trio40 is bigger, I use that one with 65lb braid, mainly because I can get more, heavier line on it.
1428357
The kit is the same from salt to bass, just diffrent flies. And no the reel cant be switched.
1867126
The 1000 is the smallest reel. The 4000 is the largest. The 2500 is a medium sized reel. The spool sizes vary according to the reel size and thus the smaller reel holds less line than the larger ones. One advantage of the larger spool is less line kinking. Larger spools have more mechanical advantage on larger fish. I own two. The 1000 and the 2500. I have five shimano reels. I prefer the rear drag simply because it is a more ergonomic design than front drag. The bail release lets you make more casts by reducing the number of movements one makes per cast. I have owned these reels for years and have never had a mechanical failure - even in the cheaper models. Hand size plays a part in selecting a reel. The 2500 is a good fit for the average male. The average female hand would find it a bit oversized but not cumbersome. They are beautifully designed and well made. For crappie and pan fish, stream fishing with ultralight to light tackle the 1000 is outstanding. For larger fish (bass, stripe) the 2500 is my go to reel. For heavy duty trolling and large tackle the 4000 is a good choice. All the reels are similar in appearence just proportioned differently.
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I use mine as a casting rod, so I mounted a ss butt cap on it after scraping off the foam and been using a Daiwa BG 60 with 25lb test since day 1. Might not be the prettiest of reels, but built to last and take beatings the entire way. Setups been working strong for 12 years so far.