Orvis Battenkill Bar StockAverage Rating: 8.7
Retail Price: 99.00
Manufacturer Description
20% lighter than legendary original Battenkill reels.
Machined from bar stock 6262-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum for durability and low weight
Anodized black or titanium finishes are more durable than the painted finish on die-cast fly reels
Stainless steel gearing is durable and virtually maintenance-free
Adjustable Rulon® offset disc drag mechanism recognized as the most dependable in the industry.
Easy switching from right-hand to left-hand operation
Saltwater-proof
For fly line weights 2-12
Reader Submitted ReviewsSubmitted by Michael Schmidt
Pros
Lightweight and a wonderful reel. Well made and have no worries fighting anything from little guys to monsters on this reel.
Cons
the drag adjustment is a little hard to get to with fish on the line
Submitted by Sean Juan
Pros
A great little no frills reel, I've used mine in the salt for a season now. The only maintainence I've done is to rinse it after every trip. It looks and acts like its brand new, very rare to find a saltwater reel for under 150 that can boast as much.
This is "the" reel for a saltwater fisherman on a budget.
Cons
Small drag adjustment knob.
Difficult to recover line when into the backing.
Drag is not sealed can get sand into it.
Submitted by StrBender
Pros
I got mine a year ago just before Orvis moved production to China. I think I paid $129.00 for it. So far it has been worth every penny. It's light & quiet compared to what I had been using (cortland crown II) The workmanship is nice, and it has a nice clean look. Not flashy.
Cons
I will agree that the drag is a little small and it could be shaped better. For the life of me I can't seem to be able to use the leader holder.
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