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FIRST VERSION.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MITCHELL, A PERSONAL STORY.
AUTHOR : Yoshihiro Takenaka.
PUBLISHER : KINDLE.
DATE OF EDITION : 2016
LANGUAGE : Japanese.
SIZE : 142 pages, digital size, in color.
It may be one of the most original study on Mitchell reels. Unfortunately all the text is in Japanese, which makes it difficult to access for foreigners.
This study is pretty well documented (Pictures of the reels, schematics from the author). The different ultralight versions of the 308 and the 408 are reviewed and used to tell a story of the Brand. The originality of this work is that the approach of M. Yoshihiro relies on its experience of the reels he described. He has fished them all, tested them all, and doesn't hesitate to criticize them. This offers a refreshing point of view.
THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THE MITCHELL ULTRA LIGHT SPINNING REEL.
AUTHOR : James Partridge.
PUBLISHER : James Partridge.
DATE OF EDITION : 2010.
LANGUAGE : English.
SIZE : 182 pages, in color.
This study is the most complete work made on the 308 series. It's the best introduction to the Ultra-light models and gives an exhaustive overview of these reels.
The documentation is quite huge (archive images and pictures).
However, some of the informations and illustrations need to be taken with care. The pictures and reels of this study come from different collection which brings to the study a lack of uniformity.
MITCHELL COLLECTOR'S REFERENCE GUIDE.
AUTHOR : Dennis Roberts.
PUBLISHER : Dennis Roberts.
DATE OF EDITION : 2000.
LANGUAGE : English.
SIZE : 255 pages. Black and white.
This fully illustrated book is an impressive panorama of the Mitchell production, from the early years to the end. Almost 250 reels are reviewed. Each one of them is presented in one page, with two large illustrations (usually back and front, with or without box), the main specifications and a few additional notes. The case study reels are representative of the whole Mitchell story, but many versions might be missing if you are planning to study a specific model in detail (which isn't the object of the book).
WRIGHT'S SPINNING REEL REFERENCE AND VALUE GUIDE.
AUTHOR : Ben Wright.
PUBLISHER : Front Section.
DATE OF EDITION : 2012.
LANGUAGE : English.
SIZE : 526 pages. Black and white.
This value guide is a huge impressive record of the most of the spinning reels ever produced. The author can't claim for exhaustiveness, but if you are looking for a reel, it is very likely to be in.
Each reel is classified by brand, model, short description of the model or version and date of production. A valuation is also given for each of the reels.
Black and white pictures of the most important reels are given at the end of the book.
LE GRAND LIVRE DES MOULINETS FRANCAIS.
AUTHOR : Bernard et Michèle Caminade.
PUBLISHER : L'Argus de la pêche.
DATE OF EDITION : 2013.
LANGUAGE : French.
SIZE : 280 pages, Black and white.
This is another impressive and highly documented book (you will found patent extracts, pictures, advertisements, schematics). The object of tis study is the French reels. It put back the Mitchell production in its French context. The Mitchell reels are classified by models, version, period of production and quantity of units produced. The listing is quite complete but don't get into much detail.
LES MOULINETS MITCHELL.
AUTHOR : Luc de Medts.
PUBLISHER : Editions du PECARI.
DATE OF EDITION : 1999.
LANGUAGE : French.
SIZE : 113 pages. Black and white.
After a quick story telling of the Mitchell Epic, Luc de Medts Gives the main numbers (production units, period of production) for all the different models made by the brand. The different versions of each model - if any - are not differentiated. This gives a very informative view on the global production.
You'll then found the schematics of the different types (one per model) and a copy of all the patents registered by Mitchell.
MITCHELL.
AUTHOR : Yoshihiro Takenaka.
PUBLISHER : KINDLE.
DATE OF EDITION : 2016.
LANGUAGE : Japanese.
SIZE : 96 pages, digital size, in color.
The object of this work deals with the major models of the Brand (300 series and 308 series). The approach is technical.
The main part of the study is a technical description of the 308 and 408 model, and a step by step tutorial on the servicing / mending and customizing of the reel.
MITCHELL Collector's Reference Guide.
AUTHOR : Barry Frewing.
PUBLISHER : -
DATE OF EDITION : 1996.
LANGUAGE : English.
SIZE : 28 pages + 6 supplement pages. Black and white.
In this famous little booklet, M. Frewing tells the story of Mitchell brand and gives us an overview of the production models and dates.
The main patents and technical improvements are also described in these few pages.
MITCHELL STORY.
AUTHOR : Joël Monti.
PUBLISHER : Maison Nationale de l'Eau et de la Pêche.
DATE OF EDITION : 1992.
LANGUAGE : French.
SIZE : 103 pages. In color.
This might be the work in which the most complete story of the brand is given.
It starts with a general historic description and continue with a description of the process of a reel, from the drawing up of the specifications to the customer service.
MITCHELL 308&408, TROUTIST MAGAZINE.
AUTHORS : Yoshihiro Takenaka, Kohichi Honnami, Kazuhiko Kosugi, Shinzo Funaba..
PUBLISHER : TROUTIST magazine.
DATE OF EDITION : 22d February 2008.
LANGUAGE : Japanese.
SIZE : Article, 9pages, in color.
Small article explaining the origins of the ultra-light 308 and 408, and describing briefly the evolution of the two models (by comparing the 70's version with the late 80's one).
It's impressive to see that the Japanese still keep an interest for these reels and continue to fish them with pleasure.