Some get it done with a drag system, but some prefer to put a running fish in the palm of their hand. That's exactly why Orvis will always offer click-and-pawl fly reels like the legendary Battenkill. Ushered into the next decade with key design improvements, the updated 2024 edition Battenkill reel features the same proven reliability and a workhorse nature we've come to trust and love, but now with enhanced tighter tolerances for even smoother operation and updated facets of design like improved hand feel, a curved reelfoot that won't kink leaders, and handsome new finish colors that better complement the aesthetic of Superfine, Classic Bamboo, or even freshwater Helios and Recon series fly rods. Available in three sizes, every Battenkill reel is built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an ergonomic Delrin handle, and changing from left to right hand retrieve is simple. Standard arbor with a ported design that pays homage to the original Battenkill reels of old. A true modern classic.
Battenkill Click Reel I is 2.80 inches in diameter, weighs 3.4oz, is ideal for 1-3wt rods Battenkill Click Reel II is 3.00 inches in diameter, weighs 3.8oz, is ideal for 3-5wt rods Battenkill Click Reel III is 3.25 inches in diameter, weighs 4.1oz, is ideal for 5-7wt rods
A 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-arbor with a ported design
Built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an ergonomic Delrin handle