MITCHELL BAIL SPRING (9081014 / 81014)

Bring the snap back to your classic spinning reel with this genuine Mitchell replacement bail spring.

The Mitchell 9081014 Bail Spring (classically known as part number 81014) is perhaps the most essential spare part for the legendary Mitchell 300 series. This torsion spring provides the tension required to flip the bail wire closed automatically when you turn the handle after a cast.

If your bail arm feels weak, stays open during retrieval, or if the spring has rusted and snapped inside the rotor cup, this authentic replacement will restore the crisp, reliable action that made these reels famous.

Product Features

• Part Number: 9081014

• Alternate Part Number: 81014

• Part Name: Bail Spring / Bail Torsion Spring

• Material: Heat-treated Spring Steel

• Winding Direction: Standard (Counter-Clockwise Coil)

• Fitment: Standard "Egg Shape" Mitchell reels (Right Hand Retrieve / Handle on Left).

(Note: While this part is for a spinning reel, ensuring you distinguish between spinning and casting mechanics is helpful for general maintenance.)

Why Replace Your Bail Spring?

The bail spring in a Mitchell 300 endures high stress every time you cast. Over decades, metal fatigue sets in, causing the spring to lose its tension or break at the anchor point. This is the "standard" spring for the most common Mitchell models.

Tech Tip: This spring is for standard Right-Hand Retrieve reels (handle on the left side of the body). If you have a "Southpaw" or "Pum-Handle" model (handle on the right), you likely need the 81015 spring instead.

Compatible Models

This part fits the vast majority of standard-size Mitchell spinning reels produced from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Mitchell 300 Series (Standard / Left Hand Handle):

• Mitchell 300

• Mitchell 300A

• Mitchell 300C

• Mitchell 300DL (Deluxe)

• Mitchell 300 Century

• Mitchell 300S (Skirted Spool)

Mitchell 400 Series (High Speed):

• Mitchell 400

• Mitchell 410

• Mitchell 410A

• Mitchell 410DL

Mitchell 350 / 500 Series:

• Mitchell 350 (Rapid Retrieve)

• Mitchell 500 (Fork Foot)

• Mitchell 510

Other Compatible Models:

• Mitchell 508 (Fork Foot 308 - Verify schematic, sometimes uses smaller spring)

• Mitchell 330 (Otomatic - Verify specific generation)

Installation & Schematic Verification

Installing a Mitchell bail spring can be tricky due to the tension required. We strongly recommend cross-referencing your specific model's diagram.

• Schematic Reference: You can view detailed exploded views for your Mitchell 300 series reel at www.reelschematic.com.

• Alternate Number Cross-Reference: This part is widely known by the legacy number 81014.

Note: When installing, ensure the short leg of the spring is anchored in the rotor housing and the long leg is inserted into the bail arm. You must "wind" the bail arm against the spring tension before securing the bail screw to ensure it snaps back correctly.