Mitchell MX1 FS Allround Fishing Reel - Spinning Free Spool Freshwater Carp Fishing Reels and Deadbait Pike & Zander Anglers
Reviewed 23 August 2026 · price checked live
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Mitchell MX1 FS Allround Fishing Reel - Spinning sits in our fishing listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: The multi-disk drag system in the front of the reel ensures a smooth line take while fighting the fish. The 2+1 quality stainless steel ball bearings make the reel rotate buttery smooth. Performance robust design - strong reinforced ABS graphite light weight body construction, double black anodized aluminium spool with line clip. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 1,386 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Mitchell
- Amazon rating
- 4.5 / 5 from 1,386 ratings
- vs Fishing
- level with the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 12 of 50 rated fishing we track
- Price position
- Towards the top of the range (category spans £2.98 to £49.99)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Fishing
Across the 50 rated fishing products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.5, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 1,386 ratings against a category median of 802. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the upper third of a category running from £2.98 to £49.99, where the midpoint is about £9.99. Paying above the category norm needs a reason beyond the rating, because the score alone does not justify the gap here.
Worked out from the 50 fishing products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- Reliable and smooth - The multi-disk drag system in the front of the reel ensures a smooth line take while fighting the fish. The 2+1 quality stainless steel ball bearings make the reel rotate buttery smooth. Thanks to the parallel line lay oscillation system, the line is always neatly spooled on to the spool.
- High-performance robust design - strong reinforced ABS graphite light weight body construction, double black anodized aluminium spool with line clip, diecast foldable graphite handle with T-shaped rubberized handle knob. Strong aluminium bail wire and inside the reel you find a strong Zinc alloy pinion and drive gear set.
- Free spool system - The MX1 spinning reel comes with Mitchell's proven free runner system (also known as free spool, live liner, bait running systems). This is a free-spool feature that can simply be engaged by flipping the small lever on back of the reel. It allows the line to run of the spool in a controlled and low-resistant way without opening the bail.
- Multi-purpose use - These carp reels have been designed with fishing for carp in mind, but are real allround super stars. Thanks to the free spool function these fishing reels are also great for deadbait fishing for pike and zander. And on the river they are very well suitable for species like barbel and chub.
- Comes in various sizes and gear ratios - 4000 with a gear ratio of 5.1:1 and 5500 / 6500 with 4.9:1. Ideal for the beginning or recreational carp, coarse and feeder angler.
