This reel is still one of the best buys for the money. Although not machined, it still is very durable. It is also light, which balances nicely on modern lightweight graphite rods. Orvis service is one of the tops around. You get what you pay for? In this instance you get more. There are weaknesses,…
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock Reel Review | For Sale
Excellent value for a disc drag reel; good beginner’s reel for fresh water. This reel is an excellent value and a good reel for beginners. It is not as sturdy as I would like, and has some design flaws. My Gunnison G-2 is a much better reel, but it is also twice as expensive. I…
Orvis Battenkill 5/6 Reel Review | For Sale
I was using a 5/6 battenkill with a scott 905 sas while nymph fishing for redsides, cutthroat, rainbows, and whitefish on the Mckenzie river. I watched my strike indicator go down for the last time that afternoon, because an hour and fifteen minutes later my four pound tippet gave way along with my stonefly, as…
Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor V Reel Review | For Sale
Great reel for the price! Flawless performance for a couple seasons of trout fishing so far… Great, smooth drag with plenty of resistance for small to mid-sized trout rivers. Related Posts:Orvis Battenkill 8/9 Fly Reel Review | Orvis Battenkill Reel Review | For SaleAbel Super Reel Review | Able Super Reel For SaleAbel Big Game…
Orvis Battenkill 8/9 Fly Reel Review | Orvis Battenkill Reel Review | For Sale
I have an Orvis Battenkill 8/9 for my salmon/steelhead 8-wt rod and I’ll just quickly give a Orvis Battenkill 8/9 Fly Reel Review. I’ve been using this reel for the past three years and it has been a workhorse to say the least. I’ve hooked steelhead, springs, coho, chums, and pinks – and the disc…