Battenkill Large Arbour Rell advice

Cheers Brian

So you'd recommend the #V rather than the #111 is this because it will take
heavier lines i.e. 7,8,9 And what would happen if I say put a 6 weight line
on the reel? Would I still be able to use it?

Soory for all the questions but I am extremely green and trying to
understand it all!!!

Cheers
Clive


"briansfly" wrote in message
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BT News wrote:
Hi

I am new to fly fishing and have my heart set on a Orvis Large Arbour
Reel to go with a Grey's platinum XD rod. I am going for a size #7 rod
but ideally think the orvis #4 reel would do fine only trouble is on the
various sites they all seem to sell the #3 or #5?? Where would I get a #4
that is ideally suited to a #6,7 or 8 line? Are they discontinued or am I
barking up th wrong tree here???

Any help would be grateful.

I have the latest Orvis catalog in front of me, and it looks like you are
right. The IV/#4 reel isn't being sold. Going to the V/#5 reel is a big
step up in size, but I think it would be a better option than going with
the smaller, size III/#3 reel. I'm not sure how long ago the IV reel has
be discontinued, but you might find one at a online shop, or Ebay. Also,
before the new model numbers, i.e., I, II, III & V, Orvis used to call the
reels 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 & 9/10. You might find a 7/8 Battenkill(I have one)
out there somewhere.

Good luck

brians