4/19/2023 0 Comments Mitchell 330 otomatic![]() ![]() After this the baffle plates appear aluminum or white. Early versions of this plate appear black or if looked at very carefully under a bright light appear very dark blue-kind of like a blued gun barrel. from getting into the mechanism underneath that trips the bail. It remains stationary as the reel head turns around it. This baffle plate is the large flat plate that is directly underneath the spool inside the rotating head. The first versions of this reel did not have the bail lock at all.īaffle Plate: Sometimes called the "fixed washer" in some literature, but more commonly called "Baffle Plate" by todays Mitchell reel fans. ![]() The switch was simply operated by sliding one way or the other to lock and unlock. In the list we compile, we will list the first bail type as the "Loop", the second as the "Swollen" and the third type as the "Straight"īail Lock: The bail lock is located on the rotating head and was provided to keep the bail from accidently opening when the reel was not being used, or when it was desireable for the bail to not open. After this, the bail looked very similiar only the swollen area was gone. Early advertising in Europe also picture this reel.) Next bail type eliminated the loop and was of a straight configuration up to the line guide, with a slight swollen area just before the very small line guide. A picture of this reel is also on the cover of Joy van Hengst book "Mitchell-werpmolens en reels, 1946-1989. ![]() (A picture of this reel is seen in Dennis Roberts Value guide and is termed the first version Otomatic. The earliest Otomatics were not marketed in the USA.īail types: When Mitchell first introduced the Otomatic, the new type of bail had the classic Mitchell loop that surrounds the tungsten line guide, just like you see on the standard full bail models of the 300 versions of old. I will also expand a little on what you have started.įirst let us set some terms and groundwork on the early Mitchell Otomatics. OK Christian, with your approval I will utilize your information, my information, and everyone else who shares their information. I hope that the machine translation reflects what I believe and say 61 "FIXED WASHER" on the red notice from July 1960)Īs you suggest me, I see no reason why you take over management of the list, it will certainly be much more understandable to everyone. The words I used were those of the notice in English of 330 otomatic (item No. You're right that is of the baffle plate inside the rotating head that I wanted to talk. Thank you so much for contributing in this topic. If you would like me to help organize the list, I will be glad to do so in order to have a good translation that all will understand. When you say "washer" are you referring to the baffle plate inside the rotating head? I think you have started an interesting discussion. I know that your speak in french so some things get lost in translation. ![]() This is one of the moderator functions on this discussion group. Some were duplicated, so I rejected what were duplicate pictures. I had to approve your pictures before they could be seen. I did another test, I have found that the upload button at the bottom of the window One thing many people do not realize is that once they have placed their photo's in, they need to scroll down some more and click where it tells to post or add photos at the bottom of the window. Your answers will help try to determine what changes depending on the serial numberĤ58366 : PU type 300, without blocking and fixed washer BLACKĤ92083 : PU type 300, without blocking and fixed washer COLOR METALĥ14036 : PU type 300, WITH blocking and fixed washer color metalĥ94736 : PU type classic, with blocking and fixed washer color metalĦ04341 : PU type classic, with blocking and fixed washer color metal I thank you in advance to respond to this discussion indicating the serial number and characteristics your OTOMATIC. It is different from that of the same type that I had already fixed washer different color.īelow is a list of OTOMATIC that I have and their. It is the type 1st model without the lock blocking with PU type 300. I bought a flea market on Sunday a OTOMATIC (without indication 330). The Mitchell reel type 330 is the model that I prefer. ![]()
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