Garcia Michell 600a

[pcrawf]

I recently picked up a Michell Garcia 600a reel at a yardsale very cheap. just interested if anyone knows if this is a decent reel for inshore fishing. Dont know much about it other than its in very good shape and was on a boat pole with a wooden handle from the 60's or 70's. anybody have the specs or value? Thanks

[JerseyCoast]

If its working, its fine. Similar to Penn Squider IMO. For fluking, bassing, etc.... will be fine.

If you wanted to take it a step further, you can place after market carbontex drag in it for maybe $15. Will increase the drag rating, assure you will not have any issues. Its one of those old work horse reels.

Sounds like you did well.

Value, I would say depending on the condition, $40-$60 on Ebay. Would all depend on who is buying it. With the internet, you have the chance of finding somebody who WANTS that reel. In which case, it would be worth more.

[frugalfisherman]

Unless it's miiiiint it's only worth a few bucks. I picked one up also with a bunch of reels. Have it mounted on an old wooden rod. I've only seen one other guy using one on a party boat.

[pcrawf]

I paid 12 bucks and its in very good condition and it came with an old wooden handle boat pole too..I guess I'll keep it as a backup

[Ol Pedro]

I got one Sunday . It also was on an old rod . They are not Penn's or Ocean Citys . I fried 2 of them when I was young . One on a Longfin (my first) and the other on a Guitar Shark in the Surf . I caught both fish but the reels were shot . I have sold a few and there is a small following amungst collectors . The last 2 I had I sold the pair for $30.00.

[TomKaye]

I have an old white Garcia / Mitchell # 622 that a friend gave me last year.
Have used it a couple times in the Ambrose, on an old medium action boat rod.
It's a very slow retrieve & the drag started slipping last time I used it last Fall.

Anyone know where I can get it fixed and is it worth it to do so ?
Cosmetically it's an 8 out of 10. I kinda like it as a spare reel if only it worked better.

Thanks for any help.