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Product Breakdown
The Orvis Battenkill Fly Reel is a classic click-and-pawl reel that perfectly balances with shorter, lighter fly rods. It is lightweight, durable, and features an adjustable drag system with four settings. Increase line retrieval rates with its larger diameter spool.
Deep Dive
A legend among trout fishermen, the Orvis Battenkill Fly Reel is a masterpiece that perfectly complements slow- and moderate-action fly rods. Its impeccable balance with shorter, lighter weight rods never fails to amaze.
Despite its vintage-inspired design, this reel is surprisingly lightweight without compromising durability. Crafted from machined bar-stock aluminum, it is built to last. The larger-diameter spool enhances retrieval rate, and the internally adjustable drag system offers four settings for your preference.
No matter how much tension you choose, the spool is easily palmed, allowing you to apply extra pressure when battling stubborn fish.
Key Features:
Specs
Material machined bar-stock aluminum
Drag System: click-and-pawl
Backing Capacity: [I] 75 yards, [II] 75 yards, [III] 100 yards, [IV] 200 yards
Diameter: [I] 2.75 in, [II] 3 in, [III] 3.25 in, [IV] 3.75 in
Fly Line Weight: [I] 1 - 3 wt, [II] 3 - 5 wt, [III] 5 - 7 wt, [IV] 7 - 9 wt
Left and Right Handed Operation: yes
Extra Spool: no
Claimed Weight: [I] 2.8oz, [II] 2.9oz, [III] 3.2oz, [IV] 8.5oz
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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