Vintage Orvis Battenkill 5/6 Disk Drag Fly Reel

[JAWallace]

Made in England, bought this from Bill in the mid 80s. Other than some reel rash from use up until about 10 years ago, excellent condition. Always lubed, never in salt. Comes with original factory case, 20 lb. backing. $85 PayPal TYDCONUS, $80 local pickup.

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[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

At one time this was the number one selling fly reel in America.


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**First top selling fly reel I remember was the US made Pflueger Medalist, next was the Hardy made Scientific Angler System reel, then the Diawa made Scientific Angler System One reel, next was the English made Orvis Battenkill Disc drag, after that was the Orvis Battenkill Mid Arbor, and now the Orvis Mid Arbor Access.

Top selling cheap fly reel was the Cortland Crown made in England.