FIRST VERSION.
PARTS
PARTS
FIRST VERSION.
1989
THE LAST PLANAMATIC HIGH-SPEED ULTRA-LIGHT MITCHELL REEL OF THE 308SERIES.
Combined together on the same reel, The PLANAMATIC SYSTEM and the HIGH RATIO were originally the preserve of the 408 models. Garcia first bent this rule by mounting on its Sky-blue version the low-ratio gearings of the 308. A second break was t made by Mitchell Sports, although new gearings where made to give back to the 408 its high-speed attributes the planamatic system was abandoned, and another alternative version of the 308 was equiped with this fast retrieve gears : the 308PRO. The Japanese market, willing to regain the original spirit of the Brand produced the last Ultra-light version with both a high-speed spec. and the PLANAMATIC SYSTEM : The 308PROplanamatic.
Although this reel isn't part of the 408 serie, It has its place here, as it is the last attempt to restore the prestige of the 408 original spirit.
THE 308PRO planamatic.
MAJOR CHANGES :
84450 - Housing.
Somes changes are made to the housing Mold. The inscription "TAIWAN" is removed from the foot. Only remains "MITCHELL".
The name of the reel iswritten on a Plastic raised plate."MITCHELL 408" in gold, "PRO" in red.
The parts have probably been made in TAIWAN, but the assembly realized in FRANCE.
A golden custom-name-plate is screwed on the back of the body.
The Dust cap is back in use.
A Sticker of the distributor Johnson Worldwide Associate is put on the foot.
85749 - Drive Gear.
The Drive Gear is the very last version made for the 308 series. It is the same Drive Gear as the Mitchell Sports 408 version (It will be used on the 308PRO too), but a space is cerated inside. to insert the Planamatic system.
83678 - Pinion Gear.
The arbor of the Pinion Gear is in white steel.
85750 - Cam Ring Assembly.
New reference for this Cam Ring Assembly made in Taiwan.
85751 - Planamatic Gear.
New reference for this casted Plasmatic Gear made in Taiwan.
84562 - Handle Shank (84451 Handle complete).
The 308PRO hole shank is used on this model. It is much longer than the standard 308 series handle shank and the wooden handle knob is riveted to it.
84561 - Handle Knot.
84560 - Bottom Handle Knob.
The Base black plastic knot of the Handle Shank is removable.
83670 - Side Plate (complete).
Inscription "MICTHELL"/"BALL BEARING" in gold letterings and "Plasmatic"/"System" in red letterings.
83669 - Side Plate Screw.
The black finish Side Plate Screw is mounted on this reel.
83679 - Rotor (complete)
The same casted rotor as the Mitchell 408 Taiwanese version is used, but the specificities are updated, and the 5,5:1 ratio is properly indicated.
84454 - Axle.
A full brass axle is processed for this version.
81281 - counterweight screw.
A black Phillips head screw is used. Similar to the Taiwanese version of the MITCHELL 408.
81279 - Counterweight.
The same No manufacture ID counterweight as the Taiwan 408 is used on this reel.
81296 - Trip Lever.
The Trip lever is black painted.
85378 - Trip Lever Fixation.
A new Trip Lever fixation system replace the former Trip Lever double shoulder screw.
A brass shoulder ring (85380) is made and screwed with a new black phillipshead Trip Lever Screw (85377).
PICK-UP TYPE 4PRO.
The Type4 Pick-Up parts are Black in finish. The includes the following parts :
84452 - Bail Screw#2
84453 - Bail Foot#2
84455 - Bail Arm.
84456 - Bail Screw#2.
84457 - Bail Foot#1
The Line Guide and its screw are unchanged.
83382 - Line Guide.
83395 -
83384 - Line Guide Screw.
NUMERATION.
No Serial.
Inscription under the Foot : "MITCHELL".