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.