I own 2 Battenkill disc reels and their spare spools. I have had these for at least 15 years, and they still perform extremely well. George in Montana

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here.

I just ordered one on Saturday, had you guys to spool it up too. It got to my house here in central WV on Monday. Super awesome service and super fast turnaround!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! We appreciate it.

I have four Battenkill Reels. These babies are workhorses. Love the classic look.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. A workhorse for sure.

Been looking forward to this! Thanks guys!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Mine Battenkill reels are only 40 years old so I won’t need to replace them for a while yet

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Great testimonial!

The first fly reel I bought as a young teen, back in 1994 was the battenkill 7/8. Got a few more over the years. 🙌 great reels!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

We have been selling them since our existence………1994!

I have 2 click paw reels I've had few years now, they are fantastic.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

YESSSS been waiting for this video!!!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

The reels arrived a month late! Finally in stock now!

Going to go out on a limb here guys, random I know. Eagle Claw Featherlight fly rod? Picked one up the other day and I swear I almost enjoy it more than my mid to high end fiberglass rods. It truly is something else. The incredible and impeccable click pawl Battenkill would pair so nicely with it. I have half a dozen to my name so I went ahead and purchased the Pfluger Medalist to pair with it.

@Madriveroutfitters

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My all-time favorite reel - great value! 🎣

@Madriveroutfitters

3 ай бұрын

An old standby at this point. Hard to beat!

Thank you for explaining how to adjust the drag system on the Battenkill 2 clicker!

@Madriveroutfitters

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for being here.

I have 6 Orvis reels. To me their reels are the best made, best priced reels on the market. I have owned these reels for over 25 years now and ordered several with my name engraved on them. I have several battenkill reels in the mix and reels ranging from 4-10 wt.. Never had a single failure or problem with them and several stainless Orvis reels I use exclusively for saltwater fishing and the finish and performance have held up beautifully. The paws and drag systems are flawless and frankly, they will certainly outlive me! They are heirlooms that I can use every day.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. The reels certainly have a loyal following.

The simple. Nice work Orvis!! And thanks for MRO!!

@Madriveroutfitters

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate you being here.

Been using my Battenkill 8/9 striper fishing in the northeast waters for near 25 years still going strong

@Madriveroutfitters

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here and for backing us up. Workhorse reels for sure.

I just bought the disc Battenkill in copper 5/6. Looks pretty nice. Very excited to have a traditional reel from Orvis. I have an encouter rod and reel combo that is a solid set up and fight fish really well. I also have a Lyft 6WT 9' rod I may pair it with. Thanks Orvis!!!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Oh my. The olive is magnificent.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Olive is the hot seller for sure so far.

I’ve had more than a few Battenkill reels and still own a Battenkill V Spey reel click and pawl and love it. I would love to see the V clicker come back.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for being here.

I’ve had mine for over ten years and it’s still going strong despite the abuse I put it through.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Workhorses for sure! Thanks for watching.

Thank you!

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I fish with my father's Battenkill click from the 1960s! I bent the spool one day and was despondent. I called Orvis and they wrote and said, "we have a tool for that." $30 and came back straight as an arrow

@Madriveroutfitters

3 ай бұрын

Nice work Orvis! Thanks for sharing.

Very nice

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Would the disc version of this reel be OK with very occasional saltwater use? Would be quite rare but I plan to slap this on my travel rod and may find myself in places where I can fish saltwater. Thanks for the great video!

@Madriveroutfitters

Ай бұрын

Should be but feel free to contact Brian or the folks at the shop with that question. They don't monitor the comments here but will of course at the shop. Thanks.

Great show amd insights. Want to make a pilgrimage to MRO.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. We'd love to see you in the shop someday!

My only real criticism is that manufacturers need to stop using slot style screws. It's 2024, there's no excuse.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@DanBrando

Ай бұрын

Why not?

Are the new Battenkill click spools compatible with the previous reels?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Please contact the folks at the shop with questions and they will be happy to help. You can email them or call them. We don’t have that intel here but they will. Thanks!

So no black nickel in the new spring 2023 disc and/or click & pawl upgraded series ?

@Madriveroutfitters

3 ай бұрын

Seems not as he didn't show in the video? Just checked the website and don't see there so must not be.

Do the new spare reel spools fit the old Battenkill reels?

@Madriveroutfitters

2 ай бұрын

You'd have to check with the folks at the shop on that. We do not have that intel here. Call or e-mail and they will be happy to help!!! Thanks.

Is it my eyes or is the Orvis text on the front of all of the disc ones not squared to the handle and counterweight?

@Madriveroutfitters

13 күн бұрын

Not sure on that?

Are you going to review the Helios4?

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

We don't think he'll do that....but you never know. Feel free to reach out to him directly...he'll be happy to share what he knows.

We’re are they made?

@gungadinn

4 ай бұрын

The older reels were made in England. not sure where the reels made in the past 15 years or so are made I found the schematics for the made in England versions by changing my location.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

They are made in China.

churning butter.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Well said!

I bought a used Battenkill, when i was 17. had it for 30 years. Lost it to my car, drowe ower it...

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear. Let us know if you want to replace it.

I love Battenkill fly reels but the newer version are ugly.

@Madriveroutfitters

4 ай бұрын

Funny.....most folks think they have made a huge improvement in the looks. To each is own?