Orvis Battenkill 5/6 fly reel - Made in England 7'3" swiss-style ferrules

swiss-style ferrules

Original bag and brass top tube with Leonard data sticker

designated as a reel for grilse or large sea trout

A copy printed as part of the limited edition Flyfisher's Classic Library

Orvis Battenkill 5/6 fly reel - Made in England 7'3" swiss-style ferrulesFor sale here is an Orvis Battenkill 5 6 reel. Made in England. The reel is in excellent+ condition with only slight wear around the rim. The adjustable drag is smooth and strong. Easily converts from right to left hand wind. Currently LHW. All internal parts are anodized or stainless steel to prevent corrosion. The 5 6 can easily accommodate line weights 4 6. The diameter is 3 1 8" with a spool width of 3 4". The reel weighs in at 5. 70 oz. with line