Orvis Battenkill Large ArborAverage Rating: 8
Retail Price: 229.00
Manufacturer Description
All the great attributes of traditional Battenkill® fly reels, unparalleled value and dependability. In salt water or fresh, the nearly maintenance-free Battenkill Large Arbor Reel gives the angler more advantages for less money than any other reel on the market today.
Offset disc drag system is dependable, almost maintenance-free and works wet or dry, in salt water or fresh.
Large arbor design allows you to recover line in one-third the time. The 5/6 brings in 10.9" in one revolution compared to only 3.5" with a conventional reel.
Machined from lightweight aircraft-grade 6262-T6 bar stock aluminum.
Lightweight fly reel combats fatigue.
Affordable and easily interchangeable spools allow angler to match lines to a variety of fishing situations.
Anodized finish is the hardest, most scratch-resistant finish method available
For fly-line weights 1-9
Reader Submitted ReviewsSubmitted by mikebarrand
Pros
I have tried this reel for steelhead. I was impressed with the speed of the line pick up.
Cons
The reel has an obvious flex to it when fighting bigger fish which can be a hassle when you get the fish close and it decides to run. The line can get caught on the reel. The line well is too shallow so you can't get enough backing on it without having your fly line past the spool.
Submitted by Fly Goddess
Pros
This is one of the best, lightest reels with a large arbor
Cons
NONE
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