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