06-05-2002, 09:43 AM
I'm surprised at Predator's comments on spinning reels. He must really, really be tough on reels. I've still got my Mitchell 300, a Mitchell 410A, an Orvis 100A, a Mitchell 308, an Alcedo Micron, and Symetre 4000, Stradic 1000 and 4000 Shimanos which with routine maintainance (and bail springs on the Mitchells) are still working good. I haven't used my Bass Pro produced Pflueger Supreme SP-UL long enough to say it holds up well. All of the others have seen a lot of hard fishing. The two Shimano 4000's have been banged around climbing up and down rock canyon walls and fighting 5+lb trout in fast water (and occasional drops into the rocks). Except for a squeaking line roller on the Symetre (needed lube) and the expected dings on the spool lips from the drops, the reels have performed great. The Mitchell 410A has seen many seasons of snagging Kokanee (many 5+lbs) and has needed a couple handles and gears.<br><br>I've also been eyeing the Mitchell 300X, mainly because of the fondness the 300 and 308 built through the years. I am, however, a little concerned over its graphite body. All the bodies on my current reels are metal. Guess I'll never know until I try!! <br><br>