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The rod and even the net Richard Walker used to capture Clarissa are well documented and there whereabouts are well known, but not the reel. What did he use? I have seen references to both Mitchell and Ambidex reels. So can we get a definitive answer as to what reel he used but more importantly what happened too it?

John, I can say with absolute certainty, I haven't got it!

I think he used a Mitchell 300 .

Hi John, as I said in our recent conversation, I am reliably informed the reel was a half bail Mitchell 300, which I believe you said was the only type available in 1952 anyway?

So, where is it?

Wasn't there a thread about this reel a few months ago ?

A search threw up this thread interesting thread .
http://traditionalfisherman.com/viewtop ... 17&t=22431

Great, Mitchell half bale. It would have to be a half bale because he caught the fish in 1952 and Hardy had the patent for the full bale arm until 1954. Does anyone know what happened to it?

I see it has been found.

https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/news-202 ... ywn3tn9bt1

Do we know what model of half-bale it is? I seem to remember reading that it was thought to be the second version, but cannot find the source now.