Orvis Battenkill Fly Reels

For a click-and-pawl fly reel in a class of its own, the Orvis Battenkill is a solid choice. A great selling reel now for many years and has been updated for Spring 2024.

Some get it done with a drag system, but some prefer to put a running fish in the palm of their hand—exactly why we’ll 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 they 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 reelfoot that won’t kink leaders, and new understated colors that complement the aesthetic of many lighter rods out there.

Each 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 Battenkill reels of old. A true modern classic. We also offer the Orvis Battenkill Disc in copper.

* The proven legend, ushered into the next decade
* Smoother operation from tightened tolerances
* Kink-free leader storage from a curved reelfoot
* Audible, positive outgoing click
* Standard arbor with a ported design
* Built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an ergonomic Delrin handle
* Imported
* Spools not available at this time
* Color here is Bronze

Battenkill Click I is 2.8” diameter, weighs 3.4 ounces and is  for 1–3wt. lines/rods It will hold approximately 75 yards of 20lb backing with a 2wt

Battenkill Click II  is 3" diameter, weighs 3.8 ounces and is  for 3–5wt. lines/rods It will hold approximately 75 yards of 20lb backing with a 4wt.

Battenkill Click III is 3.25" diameter, weighs 4.1 ounces and is for 5–7wt lines/rods. It will hold approximately 100 yards of 20lb backing with a 6wt.

Line This Reel - When you purchase a fly line along with this reel, upon checkout simply pair the two together and choose your backing color. We'll put the correct amount of backing on the reel and load it up properly for FREE. Click Here to watch a video on exactly how to do this.