Product Description
Here is the detailed product description for the Mitchell 82777 Bail Wire.
Mitchell 82777 Bail Wire Assembly
Product ID: 82777 Brand: Mitchell
Essential Restoration for Skirted Spool Ultralights
Restore the precision performance of your Mitchell skirted-spool reel with the Mitchell 82777 Bail Wire. Designed exclusively for the Mitchell 308S series, this genuine replacement component is shaped to clear the wider skirted spool design that defines this generation. A bent bail wire on a skirted reel often causes the bail to strike the spool skirt during rotation or fail to trip automatically. Replace your damaged assembly with this factory-correct part to ensure smooth line management and reliable operation.
Compatibility & Fitment
This part is the specific bail wire for the Right-Hand Retrieve skirted spool models. Please verify your reel model matches the list below, as standard 308/308A wires will not fit this rotor.
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Mitchell 308 S (Skirted Spool)
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Mitchell 408 S (High Speed / Skirted Spool)
(Note: This wire is specifically contoured to navigate around the spool skirt. It is not interchangeable with the standard round-body 308 or the left-handed 309S.)
Part Specifications
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Part Number: 82777
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Alternate Part Number: MIT-82777
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Material: Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel / Chrome Finish
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Orientation: Right-Hand Retrieve Specific
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Position: Rotor Assembly
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Function: Line pickup, roller positioning, and automatic retrieval engagement
Installation & Maintenance Recommendation
The 308S series introduced a different rotor design compared to the classic 308. When replacing the wire, it is critical to ensure the bail arm pivots move freely to prevent the wire from dragging against the spool skirt.
Recommended Lubrication: To ensure your ultralight reel performs flawlessly, we recommend Deuthlon lubricants:
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Deuthlon Semi-Fluid Grease: Apply to the internal bail spring and trip mechanism. This stays soft in all temperatures and ensures a crisp bail return.
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Deuthlon Cast Lube (Ceramic): Apply a drop to the line roller and the bail hinge screws. This advanced lubricant reduces friction, which is vital for light-line applications.
Schematic Verification
To ensure 82777 is the correct part for your specific reel (distinguishing between the "A" series and the "S" series), please consult the official PDF part diagrams. www.reelschematic.com
Tech Tip: The geometry of this wire is critical for clearing the spool skirt. If your bail wire is bent inward even slightly, it will rub against the spool, creating noise and drag. Do not attempt to bend a standard 308 wire to fit; only the 82777 has the correct clearance angles.
Why Choose This Part?
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Series Specific: Engineered solely for the 308S/408S rotor geometry.
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Line Safety: Smooth chrome finish prevents abrasion on fine monofilament.
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Restored Action: Eliminates bail interference with the spool skirt.
