Unused Mitchell 498X PRO Africa Edition in Box with Cloth Bag & Accessories

Description

Unused, Mitchell 498X PRO Africa Edition Reel, manufactured in France at the end of the 1990's. This reel was designed with an anodized aluminum spool especially for braided lines, and was available for just one year .
Mitchell 498X PRO
Africa Edition Reel
Graphite construction
3 Stainless steel ball and 1 needle bearings
Cut bronze pinion and main gear
Retractable manual pick up with line retainer
Automatic locking mechanism for spool and rotating head
Chrome handle with wooden knob
Personal engraving medal
Very limited numbers of this model were made and even fewer come up for sale.