In reply to Post #15
Are they similar in size and weight then mate? how about the body, metal?
Look decent. Might have a look at some
Are they similar in size and weight then mate? how about the body, metal?
Look decent. Might have a look at some
In reply to Post #17
Thanks for that mate
Must admit they look stonking for the money, might buy some!
Might wait for a longer term review though 
Take an all time classic and bullet proof reel design and tweak it, if it came anywhere near an infinity for that price it would be incredible for me!!!
Thanks for that mate
Must admit they look stonking for the money, might buy some!
Might wait for a longer term review though
Take an all time classic and bullet proof reel design and tweak it, if it came anywhere near an infinity for that price it would be incredible for me!!!
In reply to Post #16
ALL INFO
The 5000 I have are what I would call a baby pit size comparable with the fox FX9 or the Shimano baby pit 5500 xtd, they are sound for the money only one spool but a nice alloy one with double line clips, one touch fold handle, bait runner which has a fair bit of adjustment as some I find can still be slack even when fully tightened the dra is not QD and has a real nice smooth tik when set right but can be locked up super tight as well for snag fishing or casting, there is the Mitchell MX8 full runner as well but it comes in a gun metal grey colour the 5000 model is 5 grams heavier with the two extra bearings it hasn't got the rosewood handle its a rubber one and I don't think it has the one touch folding handle .
Many many years ago probably about 20 years before Mitchell were bought out they moved into the carp market with a baitrunner reel along the lines of the old shimano big pit reel as in size and it was bomb proof it had the old 300 type body shape I had 4 of them that I stupidly let a mate have at mates rates I have googled and looked many times but cannot find an old second hand set my mate flogged them years ago for twice as much as I had off him, wish I could find a set again.
ALL INFO
The 5000 I have are what I would call a baby pit size comparable with the fox FX9 or the Shimano baby pit 5500 xtd, they are sound for the money only one spool but a nice alloy one with double line clips, one touch fold handle, bait runner which has a fair bit of adjustment as some I find can still be slack even when fully tightened the dra is not QD and has a real nice smooth tik when set right but can be locked up super tight as well for snag fishing or casting, there is the Mitchell MX8 full runner as well but it comes in a gun metal grey colour the 5000 model is 5 grams heavier with the two extra bearings it hasn't got the rosewood handle its a rubber one and I don't think it has the one touch folding handle .
Many many years ago probably about 20 years before Mitchell were bought out they moved into the carp market with a baitrunner reel along the lines of the old shimano big pit reel as in size and it was bomb proof it had the old 300 type body shape I had 4 of them that I stupidly let a mate have at mates rates I have googled and looked many times but cannot find an old second hand set my mate flogged them years ago for twice as much as I had off him, wish I could find a set again.
In reply to Post #19
Nice one
Just had a look at the sizes. 7000 holds 700mtrs. of 15 line
Impressed, have to say
The 300's, 200's and 440A's were all top reels in their day so you could say they know quite a bit about reels
Cant complain about the price though, seem an absolute bargain in carp tax times!
Nice one
Just had a look at the sizes. 7000 holds 700mtrs. of 15 line
Impressed, have to say
The 300's, 200's and 440A's were all top reels in their day so you could say they know quite a bit about reels
Cant complain about the price though, seem an absolute bargain in carp tax times!
In reply to Post #20
Just ordering a pair from Angling Direct £80 each
Just ordering a pair from Angling Direct £80 each
In reply to Post #21
Where I ordered mine from about the cheapest place TBF, I've only used them a few times up until now but have to say I like them a lot they are becoming a firm favourite.
Where I ordered mine from about the cheapest place TBF, I've only used them a few times up until now but have to say I like them a lot they are becoming a firm favourite.
In reply to Post #21
I'm trying to hold off
I'm trying to hold off
In reply to Post #23
You know you want them
You know you want them
In reply to Post #24
Exactly
Exactly
In reply to Post #25
I decided in the end to buy some Okuma 8 k,s, and are more than happy with them, cheers.
I decided in the end to buy some Okuma 8 k,s, and are more than happy with them, cheers.
In reply to Post #25
My Mitchells arrived today, vey nice reels mate
My Mitchells arrived today, vey nice reels mate
In reply to Post #26
great reels ive some old okuma big pits, and they are spot on, smooth , light, great line lay
great reels ive some old okuma big pits, and they are spot on, smooth , light, great line lay
In reply to Post #27
Give us a review and an update in a few months pal
Give us a review and an update in a few months pal
In reply to Post #29
Will do mate. Out the box they're very smooth, a bit heavier than I was ecpecting for a mini pit type reel, but will have to see how they feel on my 9' rods.
Will do mate. Out the box they're very smooth, a bit heavier than I was ecpecting for a mini pit type reel, but will have to see how they feel on my 9' rods.