jmoser
Paradise on the West Branch
I have used the Orvis Battenkill disc reels for years, own more reels/spools than I can count.
They have always been flawless even on large salmon with 50-80 yard drag screaming runs.
Year or two ago I thought these were discontinued and replaced with the new bar stock / mid - large arbor designs, I bought up some 'leftovers' at a couple shops.
My latest Orvis catalog has them back as the 'original' battenkill disc - just curious if anyone knows for a fact that these are the same production as always; wondering if Orvis is getting them made in the same factory or did they go to the Far East, etc?
If memory serves the current prices are maybe a bit lower than before, certainly not any higher. Every time I was tempted to buy a 'nicer' reel I just couldn't do it since these work so well for the relatively modest price.
They have always been flawless even on large salmon with 50-80 yard drag screaming runs.
Year or two ago I thought these were discontinued and replaced with the new bar stock / mid - large arbor designs, I bought up some 'leftovers' at a couple shops.
My latest Orvis catalog has them back as the 'original' battenkill disc - just curious if anyone knows for a fact that these are the same production as always; wondering if Orvis is getting them made in the same factory or did they go to the Far East, etc?
If memory serves the current prices are maybe a bit lower than before, certainly not any higher. Every time I was tempted to buy a 'nicer' reel I just couldn't do it since these work so well for the relatively modest price.
