Mitchell Ultra Lite 310 Question
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Mitchell Ultra Lite 310 Question
I have a Mitchell 310 ultra lite with the internal spool. Is there a way to keep the line from getting caught under the spool. I have seen some internal spool reels that have some type of fuzzy wrapping around the base of the spool to keep line from slipping under the spool, but the reel I have does not have anything to prevent it. Open to any suggestions.
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Re: Mitchell Ultra Lite 310 Question
The best way to prevent line from getting between the spool and rotor, and under the spool, is to keep your line tight. Excessive slack line is is the only reason line gets under a non-skirted spool. If you have enough clearance between the spool and rotor you could glue fine fly fishing chenille to the outside of the spool flange. FYI, ABU, Alcedo, Shakespeare, Zangi and a few others incorporated a groove in the spool flange for a chenille strip. The chenille did not prevent slack or loose line from getting behind the spool, especially if the line has memory coils. If it does have coils fasten it on one end to something solid and stretch the memory out of it.
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Tom DeLong, NE
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Re: Mitchell Ultra Lite 310 Question
I fish with a an old 310, almost exclusively, when I wade local creeks for Redbreast Sunfish. (I use to use Mitchell 408's, but they are in my collection now!) I have found that if I keep light pressure on my line with my index finger, while retrieving, I very seldom, if ever, have line get caught under the spool. They are great creek wading reels, but my favorite is still the 408.
Re: Mitchell Ultra Lite 310 Question
Another twist control method is to trail 50 or so ft behind your boat or down some Rapids . Then retrieve with steady pressure.
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