Hi guys, My name is Mikael and i am from Sweden and brand new on the forum(I hope i don*t break any rules now,if so Admin can delete my post)
I am in to fishing and specially flyfishing after Salmon and Seatrout in the rivers.
So,with that said, I do have some questions about two things.
After my father passed away a couple of years ago,i inherited a lot of fishing gear since he as well loved fishing.
I have searched the net for information,but it seems that i can*t find the right sites/forums.
I now have a Mitchell Conolon 121 E1 1.65 meter 3-14 gram. (It says "Made in Spain" on it. and with it there was a Mitchell 308 Prince reel.
Now to my question, is those any good,and is there any market for them?
would love to get some info on them.
Regards,
Mikael
Mitchell Conolon question
Mitchell Conolon question
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Re: Mitchell Conolon question
I suspect this reel-rod combination is worth more to you for sentimental reasons than what you're thinking it may be worth. I would place a value somewhere in the 110-210 US dollar range, leaning toward to the lower end of that range.
Re: Mitchell Conolon question
I did not expect to be able to retire IF I dicide to sell the combo, but now at least I know a little bit more.
Never actually got to see my father fish with it,and I my self almost only swinging my fly rods , so it might be tucked away in the closet.
Thx
Re: Mitchell Conolon question
It's a great rod and reel combo that I'm sure your father was proud to own and fish.
I have a similar combo Garcia Conolon and Mitchell 408 (non Prince) that went with me fishing at a local pond a while back. I love the feel and battle. I love fly fishing too.
If you get the chance, take it with you and try some spinners or bait fishing when the trout aren't attacking flies. Enjoy knowing it was your dad's and passed along to you to continue the joy of fishing.
I have a similar combo Garcia Conolon and Mitchell 408 (non Prince) that went with me fishing at a local pond a while back. I love the feel and battle. I love fly fishing too.
If you get the chance, take it with you and try some spinners or bait fishing when the trout aren't attacking flies. Enjoy knowing it was your dad's and passed along to you to continue the joy of fishing.
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Re: Mitchell Conolon question
Mikael, Welcome to the Mitchell Reel Museum forum. 
Great to hear from you as we have not had many folks from your country join us!!
I think it's safe to say that most of us are also fishermen in addition to being Mitchell Reel Collectors. It's probably also true that most of us share your love of the sport, including fly fishing. Although I have seldom had the opportunity to saltwater fly fish, Salmon are a great joy to fish for anywhere.
Thanks for including photos of your Mitchell fishing tackle, many of us love to look at anything Mitchell.
Love your Conolin Rod, it's hollow fiberglass I believe. Many young folks have not had the opportunity to feel that O-so-fine bend with a nice hollow glass rod since graphite rods have taken over.
I can't tell what action and power your rod has but what wonderful memories myself and the older mates have of fishing live bait (worms) with light line and a hollow fiberglass rod.
I would also suggest you keep, rather than sell, your rod as the higher prices are usually gotten for rods in perfect unused condition. That rod, along with your reel, would make a great Trout (freshwater) outfit for someone. How I used to love to drift a single salmon egg on a gold hook down a stream in search of a nice rainbow trout. Don't get me wrong, I love fly fishing as well but drifting a bait for trout, regardless if it is a worm or salmon egg, was always one of my favorite ways to fish.
Best of luck,
Kind Regards,
Bill
Great to hear from you as we have not had many folks from your country join us!!
I think it's safe to say that most of us are also fishermen in addition to being Mitchell Reel Collectors. It's probably also true that most of us share your love of the sport, including fly fishing. Although I have seldom had the opportunity to saltwater fly fish, Salmon are a great joy to fish for anywhere.
Thanks for including photos of your Mitchell fishing tackle, many of us love to look at anything Mitchell.
Love your Conolin Rod, it's hollow fiberglass I believe. Many young folks have not had the opportunity to feel that O-so-fine bend with a nice hollow glass rod since graphite rods have taken over.
I can't tell what action and power your rod has but what wonderful memories myself and the older mates have of fishing live bait (worms) with light line and a hollow fiberglass rod.
I would also suggest you keep, rather than sell, your rod as the higher prices are usually gotten for rods in perfect unused condition. That rod, along with your reel, would make a great Trout (freshwater) outfit for someone. How I used to love to drift a single salmon egg on a gold hook down a stream in search of a nice rainbow trout. Don't get me wrong, I love fly fishing as well but drifting a bait for trout, regardless if it is a worm or salmon egg, was always one of my favorite ways to fish.
Best of luck,
Kind Regards,
Bill