Is The Orvis Battenkill Fly Reel Worth The Money? Full Review

The Orvis Battenkill fly reel packs a punch, offering great features and a sleek look. Hope y'all enjoy, and let me know what else you want to see in the comments!
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[@nathancottrill1363]

Absolutely LOVE the battenkill click pawl reels it’s the very reel I learned fly fishing on and all I’ve ever used. I got into fly fishing about 7 years ago in Colorado. I use the Battenkill III paired with a Redington Butterstick fiberglass rod. I mostly fish the high desert regions on the West Slope preferably the incredible Gunnison River. It’s an unbelievable great time! Love the content man!

[@humbugvideos]

Appreciate it, thanks for the comment!

[@joshfung2131]

Great video, what backing do you have on the 9/10/11 reel? I've been looking for that kind of turquoise. Thanks?

[@humbugvideos]

I got it spooled up at the Orvis store, so they put on backing for me. I have no idea the name or size but I’m sure they would know!

[@alecr422]

Shimano Stella/Vanquish review when? JK Hahaha. Great video, ive been looking for a new 3wt reel. Thanks for the info!!

[@humbugvideos]

Gotta get my hands on em first! Donations are accepted ;)

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Don't even need a drag on anything smaller than a 9-10wt .Waste of money !

[@benjaminkiser4924]

Can you post a link for the battenkill 9 10 11? I need one!

[@humbugvideos]

I don't have a link for that product, I would check the main Orvis website first then get back to me!

[@benjaminkiser4924]

@@humbugvideos checked their website biggest battenkill I could find was the 7 8 9. Should I check somewhere else or do you think a 7 8 9 would work with a 10 wt line and rod?

[@humbugvideos]

@@benjaminkiser4924 I think you’ll be fine, it all depends on what your using it for. I’ve never been close to spooling my reel.

[@andrewbobro6094]

Overpriced for an imported reel. A USA Lamson can be purchased for not much more, and will bring a smile to your face years after you forgot about what you paid "extra" at the time. The new Battenkill should be around 120 at best. Its a good reel, but comes to close in cost to something that is USA made.

[@harryleichtweis3378]

No.

[@humbugvideos]

Valid