Some get it done with a drag system, but some prefer to put a running fish in the palm of their hand—exactly why Orvis will always offer click-and-pawl fly reels like the proven legend of the Orvis Battenkill family. Ushered into the next decade with key design improvements, the Battenkill reel offers reliability and a workhorse nature Orvis didn't touch—those aspects are not for negotiation. Instead, the team worked to tighten tolerances for even smoother operation and updated facets of the design like improved hand feel, a curved reel-foot that won’t kink leaders, and new understated colours that complement the aesthetic of Superfine®, Classic Bamboo, or even freshwater Helios™ and Recon® rods. Each reel is built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminium with an ergonomic Delrin® handle, and changing from left to right hand retrieve is simple. Standard arbour with a ported design that pays homage to Battenkill reels of old. A true modern classic.
- The proven legend, ushered into the next decade
- Smoother operation from tightened tolerances
- Kink-free leader storage from a curved reel-foot
- Audible, positive outgoing click
- Standard arbour with a ported design
- Built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminium with an ergonomic Delrin handle
- Battenkill Click I is 2.8” diameter for 1–3wt. rods, II is 3" for 3–5wt. and III is 3.25" for 5–7wt.
