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Fisherman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Sam Steadman (Utah) | December 30th, 2021
I have a 6’6”, 2wt rod and the Battenkill 1 feels great on it. The clicking drag noise is a little louder than I would prefer but it doesn’t affect the reel’s performance. I like it.
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Perfect 3wt Creek Reel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Nathan W (Richmond, VA) | September 27th, 2021
The Orvis Battenkill I Reel is the perfect reel for a 3wt creek setup. Weighing in at only 2.8 oz., the reel balances well with many shorter and lighter rods. The click-and-paw drag system combined with the reel's compact and simplistic design recreates the look, sounds, and feel of a traditional trout fly reel without compromising any functionality. Overall, the Battenkill is the perfect small trout reel, combining function with style.
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Great little reel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Chad (Colorado) | March 6th, 2021
Hav this reel on my little backcountry fiberglass rod and it works great. Haven't tested it on any big fish, but wouldn't really expect to catch any using this setup anyway
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Very satisfied ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Antoine H (GA) | December 24th, 2020
Awesome reel for the price, very compact and perfect for trout fishing.
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Great Click-pawl ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Connor (CA) | September 25th, 2020
I have this reel for my 7'6ft 3wt and absolutely love it. Very simplistic which is all you need when fishing small backcountry streams. I am planning on purchasing a 1wt rod soon and this reel will be my go to choice. You wont be sorry grabbing this reel.
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Great reel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Collin Swisher (MI) | September 16th, 2020
I got this reel for my butterstick 0.5 wt, I accidently ordered the wrong hand reel but with a quick opening up of the face and switching the gear around I was able to get it to the right hand for me. Amazing reel for ultralight flyrods
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My all-time favorite Click-Pawl ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Chris (Louisiana) | May 2nd, 2020
This is my all-time favorite ultralight fly reel. I purchased my first to pair with a full flex 2-wt back in the late 90s and would still be using it, had it not been lost in a shipping incident a few years back. I've since replaced it with the upgraded version and highly recommend. It's a great little reel and more sturdily built than most in its price range. If you're fishing a 1, 2 or 3 wt get this reel.
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Great little reel! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Trey (FL) | May 1st, 2020
I use it for trout and panfish - such a nice reel for the money. Can't go wrong with this for lightweight tackle!
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dasderf ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Fred Brickmann (nj) | August 3rd, 2019
have it on my 7.5 3#. perfect catskill brookie & jersey wild brown setup
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Battenkill 1 reel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Michael l ingram (Little Missouri River) | June 5th, 2019
Put this reel on my 2 wt Scott rod. Love it. Perfect size for a 2 weight. Whole rig weighs less than 5 ounces. Click reels, gotta love um!!