Mitchell 300Pro Spinning Fishing Reel

Very smooth action, and I caught a lot of fish with it. I paired it with an ugly stick.

The Mitchell 300 has been my go to fishing reel for freshwater fishing for 50 years. The newer design upholds its reputation. I still have and use the original design also.

I replaced a Kast King Sharky III w/ this Mitchell 308PRO and I gotta say I'm really impressed. The Sharky III broke on only after a few uses, I do not recommend that product. This reel however is amazing for the price. It's really smooth and it can't believe how well this casts. I've got 10lb braid on it and it cast just as well as my Shimano Stradic Ci4+. The drag is not as sensitive as I'd like it to be... I find that I have to tighten it more than my other reels to notice the tension, but it works fine once you get used to it. I've been using this as my salt reel for fishing off the jetties and I've pulled legal spotted bay bass, sand bass, calico, and halibut off this reel. I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

Mitchell spinning reels are the best on the market or at a minimum, among the best. I have been using spinning reels for well over 40 years. The most annoying problem I've had with other brands of spinning reels is premature bail locking when casting. I have never owned spinning reels that has such smooth casting and unbelievable smooth retrieve as does the Mitchell 300 series.....and absolutely no premature bail locking. I am so satisfied with Mitchell, that I am changing out all of my other brand of spinning reels to the Mitchell brand. Not only is it a qualify spinning reel, but the price is great!!!

The reel itself is easily 5 stars. Mitchell service, '-0'. 'I so wanted this new reel. Even queried Mitchell to make sure that additional spools were available - they assured me that they were, even gave me the price and part number and a phone # to call when I was ready.So I get the new Mitchell 308Pro reel and load it with expensive braided line, then I called Mitchell to purchase additional spools. Then the disappointment - "I'm sorry sir, if we mislead you, these spools won't be available for at least six month, if then."I've got till the end of the month to return this reel. Meanwhile, I'm looking for a different reel that I can purchase additional spools at the same time I purchase the reel. It won't be a Mitchell.Update: All is well again in River City. The reel is still 5 stars, Mitchell is now 3 stars: Before returning the reel to Amazon I decided to try one more time with Mitchell. I sent them another email expressing my disappointment with Mitchell and their poor customer service. Within hours I received a response from Mitchell apologizing for the mix-up and assuring me that, ".... I have just personally conducted a physical check and the spools you requested are in stock, please try again...." (or something to that effect). Long story short, two new spools for my new Mitchell 308Pro are on the way.Update: Discovered a problem with the design - when you remove a spool there are two small pieces, the main shaft washer and the main shaft ratchet can fall off the main shaft if you aren't careful. Have reported my concern to Mitchell but not expecting them to get all excited about the issue. As a side note, this is not a problem with my 55 year old Mitchell 309 which is basically the same size as the new 308 (in the original Mitchell, 308's were right hand only, 309's are left hand only. The new 308 can be changed to left or right as desired.)

Nice reel and great price!

Dispsite the fact I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, I do remember "mitchell 300" as my first serious spinning real when I was a wee lad. My first mitchell was a hand-me-down from my father about 30 years ago.This reel is smooth, solid, great drag, far cast. I paired this with a light action mid level rod from Bass Pro. I bought a Bass Pro reel originally for about $60 and I was not happy with the quality. I can tell the difference in the two reels, the Mitchell 300 series is by far superior.I can't justify spending a few hundred on a reel, I honestly dont know what those would give me that the Mitchell does not. I am pleased with my purchase and I think I will get a similar set up for my stiffer rod.

There's nothing to dislike about this reel. It's drag system is accurate and easy to adjust to perfection. It's action is quality and it's built to last a lifetime. Getting your serious grandchild a fishing rig? This is one she'll have long after you've gone.