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cmorjoe · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 256 Location: Seymour CT.

OK guys don't laugh but when I was a kid the only really good reel you could buy was the old Mitchell 300( I still have my dads half bail 300 somewhere) . Anyway for old times sake I bought the new 300X and it is a sweet reel; only problem after a couple of years the bail spring has become weak and you sort of have to help it along after a cast. Anyone know if this is something a person with limited mechanical ability can fix and if so where to purchase a spring (I guess this is the problem) I've lubed it so much it squirts. thanks cmorjoe

ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

No ,spend the 10 bucks to get it fixed.Mike at Somethings Fishy in West Haven is the best when it comes to fixing reels.
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Bass Addict · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:29 am Post subject:

" if so where to purchase a spring (I guess this is the problem)"

I would go to there website and get the phone number for parts.

" I've lubed it so much it squirts."

Laughing

wow - good for you.... Laughing

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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

Justin

ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

LOL , at your age thats a bonus! Shocked

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Bass Addict · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

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Sorry honey, looks like we will be late again due to motor problems.

Justin

Old Mud · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 1048 Location: Bath, Maine

Leave him alone you two young Wippersnappers !!! PERVS !!!! Shocked

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