Mitchell 498 8500 Reel

Welcome to the 498 series! To guarantee its success, Mitchell took back all historic bases content in three words: Powerful, Strong & Resistant. This reel will become the ultimate fishing tool for all strong saltwater applications. A legend is re-born with a real Mitchell look and feel reel. Available in four different sizes to fit all your saltwater needs.

- 6+1 bearing including IAR.
- Super strong main gear system and sealed drag.
- Saltwater ready - durable, strong and powerful.
- High resistance drag system: 11kg for both 398/498 sizes.
- Spare spool available separately.
- Innovative Bail Halo for superior strength in GV5H material.
- Double anodised aluminium spool.

Reel Size - 8500
Drag Type - Front Drag
Gear Ratio - 4.7:1
Bearing Count - 7
Max Drag lb - 24lb | 10.8kg
Packaging - Box
Mono Capacity yd/lb - 375/20 255/30 210/40
Mono Capacity m/mm - 320/0.50 230/0.56 195/0.61
Reel Handle Position - Right/Left
Weight - 27.90
Anti-Reverse Feature - Instant Anti-Reverse
Pre-Spooled yd/lb - Not Pre-Spooled
Retrieve Rate - 42" | 107cm
Drag Material - Hybrid
Reel Spool Material - Aluminium
Spare Spool Material - No Spare Spool
Braid Capacity yd/lb - 550/40 460/50 400/65
Braid Capacity m/mm - 320/0.50 230/0.56 195/0.61