mitchell

[Mike P]

I don't know if I ever had a 306 apart. But, maybe in a month or so, I'll be able to get my hands on the one my aunt had. I know just where it is and I should be in the area around the end of January

When I get my hands on it, I'll open it up and have a gander at the gears. The 302 had a planetary gear system that was a little tricky, and the 300 had a multi-gear train.

I can tell you that in the later 38-/48- series, the 300s had aluminum gears and the 400s had brass.

[piemma]

I really would not use it. I have a 306 and a 406 put away for my grandkids. I think it's a waste of an antique to fish it. They were never terribly reliable and with the new reels available and the cost of a decent reel around $100 you probably should use the latest technology and give the old soldier a good retirement.
JMO

[pbadad]

The 306-406 has the planatary gear system as the 302/402.