How much does a vintage Mitchell 308 spinning reel weigh?

Question

I think I'd like one of these for ultralight fishing. Most modern reels seem too cheaply made, but I know these old Mitchells are solid.

Answer 1

Don't know the appoximity, thinkin' 9 1/2 oz (don't quote me now ;) ) Depends on what your referrin' to as Ultra-Light ie., size of rod, line etc., but I'm thinkin' you'll be alright with the 308. The old metal bodies are still "music to my ears" and am glad ta' see manufacturers turnin' the clocks back to them. Don't get me wrong the reels of ta'day are of great quality, but I personally favor the "old stuff". Best place ta' locate one (if ya' haven't already) would be on ebay. Link below be just for that. Good luck and am sure others on Answers can steer ya' right on their exact weight ;)...
http://search.ebay.com/308-spinning-reels_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32

Have got some Garcia Mitchell bait-castin' reels, that be doin' just as good, if not better, then the day I bought them ~ be forty years now ;)...

Answer 2

I would guess about 10-ounces. I have an old Mitchell 304 and I think a 308, tough to tell since the numbers after the 3 have peeled off. The reels were made in France during the 60s. Excellent and they work fine today, like the Green Machine Penn Spinfishers of the 60s. Tough reels to break.

Answer 3

This will be of help to you as it has listings of all the Mitchel's ever made
http://www.networkdimension.com/garciaMitchell.html
However i will add that i don't agree with you on the fact that modern reels are cheaply made, many of the little more expensive ones are made way better than the old mitchell, as they have better gears and disk drags as well as better retrieve ratios and also made of better materials eg aluminum, however not all reels are well made i will say that.