How to set the bail spring on a Mitchell 300 spin fishing reel and how to reassemble the entire reel

This video starts by showing how to set the bail spring and includes the entire servicing of the popular Mitchell 300 fishing reel in a step by step process.
I have been servicing fishing reels for over 20 years and am sharing my experiences here. If you enjoy the video, please like it and subscribe to see more.
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Thank you for watching - Dennis
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[@jasoncataldo3760]

Thank you for this Dennis...I used it to replace the spring on my 306...no way I could have done it without!

[@ecrusch]

Thank you, Dennis.

[@lawrencejohnston5135]

This is a wonderful explanation of the workings of a Mitchell 300 reel. I had two of these that sadly disappeared when my day died. I loved them. I bought a new one in 1975 and my dad gave my another reel as he became a Luxor guy. After over thirty years I am going to get back into spinning for rainbow trout. I picked up a Mitchell 330 and a 300 and have been able to take them apart and rebuild them with the aid of your videos. They really are timeless and somewhat indestructible reels. As long as you can source the bail springs you are fine. Mitchell reels from the 50s to the 80s are the definition of well built and timeless elegance. How many ball bearings? None. The big issue that I have found is that the reel foot will not fit into modern rods. It is too wide and too long. There is no problem with older rods.

[@marvinharris2709]

Great video Dennis, thanks for all your help..Cheers from the UK

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Mitchell 300 might be the most popular reel of all time.

[@francispeters9304]

Thank you so much Dennis I am working on two of them right now and it's the spring thank you so very kindly

[@bixxkailey4351]

Always a pleasure to watch you work on these old reels.. your very informative and I find it very relaxing to listen to your thoughts on these reels.

[@JamesBrown-rm2rd]

would like to see you disassemble, clean and reassemble a ,shakespeare vintage 2052 and 2062 please. thanks love your show.

[@garrettlauzon1656]

When I first started working on Mitchell 300s, I hated resetting the bail springs, so I usually didn't mess with them. However, over time, I got better at it and no longer hate it. Great content as always, Dennis

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Thanks Dennis. I ran out of grease, nice job on the bail. I thought I should leave that to a professional. This reel is 50 years old. It was the first reel I ever bought and still have the rod. One of my favorites. Thanks again!

[@theodoregangluff3942]

My question was answered. Great video

[@richardcranium3417]

Thank you sir for showing setting the bail spring on the 300! I grew up fishing with Garcia Mitchell reels from the time I was old enough to cast. I’ve tried many different makes of reels over the years but Garcia Mitchell’s are still my favorites. I’ve been buying some and working on them to get them in condition to fish.

[@user-qu7vr6yq8c]

thanks a lot for your manual. hello from germany. dirk

[@dixonbuttes6564]

Incredibly helpful video - thank you!

[@mikemcelveen2973]

Thank you Dennis! Enjoyed.

[@poncerobinson279]

Thanks, you just saved me repair costs on 3 shimano reels! Awesome video!

[@franciscopeixoto6609]

Hello. Great stuff once again.. .Dennis the reel guru.

[@aaronamaro1023]

Thanks for this video!

[@theodoregangluff3942]

I would like to see you put the washers and the plate back in.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

I have a few of these reels that need some TLC. One has a spring ping sound when reeling it. Thank you for the video 🤠