The Battenkill Disc is the reel for anglers who want the look of a classic and the guts of a modern one. Ported standard arbor and understated finishes that nod to the Battenkills of decades past — but inside sits the Hydros SL drag: six interacting carbon and stainless surfaces, borrowed straight from Orvis's performance line. It is a genuinely stout drag hiding in a traditional-looking reel.
We stock it deep — all three sizes in all three finishes, thirty reels on the shelf.
Full lineup
| Size | Line | Weight | Diameter | Capacity (20 lb Dacron) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | 3–5 wt | 4.9 oz | 3.0" | WF3 + 100 yds / WF4 + 75 yds / WF5 + 50 yds |
| III | 5–7 wt | 5.3 oz | 3.25" | WF5 + 125 yds / WF6 + 100 yds / WF7 + 75 yds |
| IV | 7–9 wt | 5.7 oz | 3.6" | WF7 + 225 yds / WF8 + 200 yds / WF9 + 175 yds |
Finishes: Black, Matte Olive, Copper. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Picking one
- Trout: the II on a 4 or 5 weight — the size that leaves the shop most often.
- One reel for trout and streamers: the III.
- Bass, pike, light salt: the IV with 200 yards behind an 8 weight.
Details that matter
- Hydros SL drag — six carbon and stainless interacting surfaces
- 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum construction
- Ergonomic Delrin handle
- Ported standard-arbor spool, classic Battenkill styling
- Radiused reel foot that will not kink your leader
Spare spools are stocked here in matching finishes — worth having if you switch between a dry line and a sink tip.
Prefer the sound of a clicker? The Battenkill Click is the same family without the disc drag — lighter, simpler, and it sings. We stock it in sizes I through III. If instead you want a sealed drag and a large arbor, look at the Hydros.
Warranty: covered by Orvis's guarantee — bring it to us and we will start the claim for you rather than making you sort it out with a call center.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.