Color: Gun Metal pattern.
Lettering: Gold & Red
Other markings: Mitchell medallion on right side.
Spool: Aluminum. Rotates on 2 bronze bushings. Designed for braided line.
Spool Line Capacity: 330 Yards of 30 lb. test.
Bail: Ball Bearing with grease reserve PUM (pickup manual). Folds back and locks spool and rotating head for casting.
Drag: Progressive with Heavy Duty Leather.
Anti Reverse: Non silent.
Retrieve Ratio: 4.1/1
Other: 3 Stainless Steel ball bearings and 1 Needle Bearing. Chrome handle with wood knob. Reel is constructed of Graphite material. Cut bronze pinion and main gear.
This is a very difficult reel to acquire. A special "Thank you" to my friend and fellow collector in Holland, Jan Haanstra. Considered "SUPER RARE"
Comments: I believe this is the heaviest (37.4 ounces) of the 498X reels. There is a very good article about the 498 series reels at the Mitchell Collectors International site. You can get there by clicking the link at the bottom of my home page.