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 use the G-2 exclusively now with my 5-weights, and the Battenkill has been relegated to a backup role.
Below is a list of new and used Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock reels for sale.
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel Extra Spool New Black |  |
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US $75.00 | 28d 20h |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel Extra Spool New Titanium | |
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US $75.00 | 28d 19h 59m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock 1 Extra Spool - Black | |
0 Bid | US $29.50 | 2d 23h 7m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock Reel- Spool | |
10 Bids | US $13.51 | 3d 5h 3m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel | |
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US $124.95 | 11d 2h 26m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II Fly Reel - Titanium | |
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US $135.00 | 24d 20h 14m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel (New/Blk) | |
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US $145.00 | 29d 21h 25m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II Fly Reel | |
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US $119.95 | 7d 19h 52m |
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BRAND NEW Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II Fly Reel | |
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US $135.00 | 25d 1h 19m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock I Fly Reel New Black | |
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US $125.00 | 24d 22h 35m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock I Fly Reel New Titanium | |
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US $125.00 | 24d 22h 34m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel (New/Titanium) | |
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US $145.00 | 21d 21h 24m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II Fly Reel (New/Blk) | |
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US $135.00 | 21d 21h 10m |
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Orvis- Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel- Titanium- for 5 to 7 wt - New in Box | |
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US $145.00 | 18d 2h 54m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Fly Reel - Black | |
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US $145.00 | 17d 1h 10m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock IV Reel 7-9 wt line, NEW | |
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US $139.00 | 4d 4h 3m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock V Reel 9-11 wt line, NEW | |
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US $149.00 | 4d 4h 3m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Reel 4-7 wt line, NEW | |
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US $129.00 | 4d 4h 3m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock III Black Fly Reel | |
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US $139.00 | 3d 6h 34m |
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Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock II Titanium Fly Reel | |
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US $129.00 | 3d 6h 33m |
The design is such that it is relatively easy for the reel to be knocked out of alignment by dropping it, or banging it into a rock. Additionally, it is fairly easy to get the line or the leader caught behind the rim.