I've been reading the John Wilson Avon thread and all the nostalgic comments got me thinking about my childhood and fishing experiences. As a kid (I think around 12 or 13), an older friend gave me a Mitchell Match reel. I'm not 100% but I think it was one of the blue 440 models. From memory they were all the rage back then and very much wasted on me at the time.
It was the only reel I used from then on until giving up the sport in 1986.
Having got back into it this season I've seen a few on Ebay and wondered how good they are really were, especially compared to what you can get now.
I'm covered for reels but have been toying with the idea of picking one up. More for nostalgia than anything.
Anyone still use one?
It was the only reel I used from then on until giving up the sport in 1986.
Having got back into it this season I've seen a few on Ebay and wondered how good they are really were, especially compared to what you can get now.
I'm covered for reels but have been toying with the idea of picking one up. More for nostalgia than anything.
Anyone still use one?