NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) After our yap on the other thread, I've been starting the sort out of gear today... Some little treasures amongst it all.. Unused in the box Mitchell Match Loads of Mitchell reels.. used Mitchell match Edited January 1, 2021 by NEWKID 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hardy Marquis Salmon no2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 An original ABU 506 closed face.. And the newer Daiwai 125m (my favourite reel for stick float fishing ever) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Arry will like this Abu 484 zoom beach caster, with original metal eyes.. brought this in Galway with my Dad 30 years ago...lol 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,576 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Would you find a decent beach caster and reel to go with it ,and send it up here please , Edited January 1, 2021 by Astanley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Bloody hell there amazing. lot of people still love them old Mitchells tells Kev. I had one of them 484's mate bloody great screw ferrel good old rods in there day. great for Conger fishing. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Astanley said: Would you find a decent beach caster and reel to go with it ,and send it up here please , I certainly will, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Arry said: Bloody hell there amazing. lot of people still love them old Mitchells tells Kev. I had one of them 484's mate bloody great screw ferrel good old rods in there day. great for Conger fishing. Cheers Arry Thats the one mate, ill take a pic of it properly tomorrow, its got the metal screw reel seat and the big rubber hand grip on it... We caught a few conger on it on the trip 30 years ago, couple of half tidy ones off Fenit pier...winched right up thd side!! Lol Its certainly not one for fishing at range for small bits..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackmag 6,103 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 I have to declutter the garage soon God knows what's at the back I can see a few wicker baskets and tilly lamps but I know there's allsorts in the cupboards from years ago I will get some pictures up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Arry said: Bloody hell there amazing. lot of people still love them old Mitchells tells Kev. I had one of them 484's mate bloody great screw ferrel good old rods in there day. great for Conger fishing. Cheers Arry That Mitchell 387 is an old beach reel, I dont think I ever used it, but was a good thing in its day...I think my early beach reeks were Silstar... I'm not finished yet...see what other shit is here.. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, Blackmag said: I have to declutter the garage soon God knows what's at the back I can see a few wicker baskets and tilly lamps but I know there's allsorts in the cupboards from years ago I will get some pictures up I've spent as much time looking at old shit than I have clearing...lol... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darnsouthcharlie 6 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 the old mitchell reels can be sought after Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackmag 6,103 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, NEWKID said: I've spent as much time looking at old shit than I have clearing...lol... That will be me and then finding a reason to keep it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,283 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, NEWKID said: That Mitchell 387 is an old beach reel, I dont think I ever used it, but was a good thing in its day...I think my early beach reeks were Silstar... I'm not finished yet...see what other shit is here.. lol I had the 387 on the 484 mate bought it because you could change it to right hand wind. There weren't many reels that where right handed then. Cheers Arry 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,278 Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Blackmag said: That will be me and then finding a reason to keep it I can't throw anything mate...too many memories... There are a few rods and stuff which I'll never use and have no meaning that will go... I gave a couple of seat boxes and some bits and pieces to a couple of mates kids who seem to be keen.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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