Jesse168

From the picture I saw in this topic it looks like they have changed the rotation of the bail back to the same as the Mitchell 304 and 308 models. The original 300 series reels rotated counter clockwise but the 304 and 308 rotated clockwise. I personally prefer the clockwise rotation. Jesse168

Newt and I have been emailing each other and meeting on forums for over 15 years. We finally met last night. Newt and his wife Bobbie came back to where he grew up as a kid for his 50'th high school reunion this weekend. Just goes to show you if you stay on the computer long enough you'll eventually get to meet people that you've chatted with for years. It was a great experiance for my wife and I to personally meet Newt and his wife Bobbie. Making friends and eventually meeting them is what this and other forums are really about. The extra bonus is all the knowledge that is shared among friends here. Jesse168

Newt has already been the talk of several sites here in the States. We try to keep Newt hidden as much as possable over here. Ok Newt it's been a while since we've been in here together. Newt have you put them on to wasp larva yet? Wasp larva is a lot easier and cleaner. Jesse

Second message from Jerry's Daughter: This is Monday and he still hasn't had a spell since last Wednesday when we took him to the ER. Considering that he usually has one at least every-other-day, this is the longest he's gone without a spell since I don't know when...so, I'm really praying that we've finally hit the jackpot!!!

This is an updateI got today from his Daughter Kimber. Dad got to come home yesterday and hasn't had a spell since they've changed his meds this time...really hoping this is what we've been praying for. He seems to be doing quite well. Thanks for taking time to check on him...I'm sure he'll be back on the board and raisin' Cain before long...lol.

I thought he was Newt...actually if I remember correctly you, Jerry and I came to this site about the same time. I think my original # was some where around 500. I computer crashed and when my som built us a new one I lost a lot of address'. It took a while to get everything together. I remember John and a fella named Elton. What ever happened to the sound site or am I mixing this site up with another one?

If I am correct Jerry Trew is a memeber of this Site. He is now in the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Jtrew will be in the hospital a few days while they try some different medications to control the arrhythmia. If that fails, there is an experimental invasive surgery being discussed.

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Peter you dind't go back far enough on the Mitchell reel. Should have gone back to the Model 304 or 308 which I believe are far better reels than the 300. I recently purchased on E-bay a Bache Brown Spinster reel. The first spinning reel I owned was one of these. It was made by the Lionel Corp. The same folks that made the trains. We all have inprinted in us certain values and ideals. I remember when here in the USA when one went fishing or shooting it was to put a good meal on the table. It didn't matter if one used a Purdy shotgun for bird or a willow limb and cotton string for trout. One went to the outdoors with all respect due an outing. One didn't leave trash or if possable any hint that he had even been there. Now it seems if one doesn't have the latest manufacturer's suggested products he or she would be better off not leaving home. Too many people put their priorities wrong as far as I am concerned. I enjoy the simple life. I enjoy bream fishing more than I do bass or trout fishing. My idea of a beautiful fishing trip would to lean back against a large shade tree and have a nicely filled pick-nick basket and a large jug of home made lemon-aid...and at my side my wife and sons. As the day goes by we would make offerings of worms, crickets, or minnows to the fishes. No lure chunking...just simple fishing.

Hey folks when the prices of items get too high or hard to find I go to E-bay. I have found that in a lot of instances the older reels are better than the newer models. I have also found and purchased reels like I used when I was a boy. It's fun going back to the fishing holes of boyhood with the same style rig you used 40 years ago.. good memories are hard to beat.

Newt things have surely changed since the last I posted here. But you are still the same where ever you post! Jesse168