Mitchell Riptide 4/0 Multiplier Reel

Greenheart · #1 10-01-2007, 07:16 PM

Anyone got or know anything about the MITCHELL RIPTIDE 4/0 MULTIPLIER BOAT REEL. I've seen a few advertised at half price (£29.99) & i'm thinking about getting one for light to medium boat fishing with a 20lb class rod?

geejayy · #2 10-02-2007, 06:10 AM

i've got a job to remember but i think this model is a rehash of the old 624 series which as far as i know were bullet proof .
if so, size wize, i'd rate it at medium - heavy
not too sure though m8 , best wait for the veiws of a few boat anglers who are familiar with it .

monkey nuts · #3 10-05-2007, 03:23 PM

i had one few years ago when thay first came out and it packed up and died very quickly after a couple of wrecking trips, after that the shop replaced it and again it packed up , so i now use the one that replaced that o0ne for my mackerel rod on the boat.
so i would say dont bother with it, in stead go on e-bay and get a 624 michell for about 10-15 quid cos as geejay has said thay are bullet proof, iv had one for 15-18 years now and its still good as gold, although the retreavle rate is a bit slow compeared with modern reels,

Greenheart · #4 10-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Just bid on a Mitchell 624 on Ebay. Thanks for the advice Guys.

Greenheart · #5 10-19-2007, 09:52 AM

Just bought it (Mitchell 624) for £17 including postage. Hope it's OK

Greenheart · #6 10-24-2007, 04:55 PM

Reel arrived today. Excellent condition, Bargain. Just need to sort out some 50lb Braid now.

monkey nuts · #7 10-24-2007, 07:00 PM

try power pro braid, in my opinoin it the best on the market, but berkly whiplash is a close 2nd

found this on e-bay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/power-pro-brai...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWER-PRO-SPEC...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BERKLEY-WHIPLA...QQcmdZViewItem
cheers john

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