Battenkill Large Arbour Rell advice

Cheers Brian

I've taken everything on-board.

Thanks for your comments.

Clive

"briansfly" wrote in message
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BT News wrote:
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

Clive,

Ideally, the now discontinues IV would work best. Since it's not
available, i'd go with the bigger V, than go with the much smaller III.
You would have virtually no backing capacity going with the smaller III.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the V reel is too big for a 6 weight
line. Better more than less/nothing.

Personally, if it were me, i'd get a reel rated for a 5-6 weight line. A
personal favorite is the Lamson Litespeed 2. I have two of these reels,
and many spare spools. It's an absolute workhorse of a reel, light and
very smooth drag. They are updating this model, and you can buy the old
model at a very good discount.

Hope this helps

brians



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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