Orvis Battenkill

casey36

casey36

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Has anyone else noticed that Orvis doesn't list the std Battenkill on their website? The only ones listed are the disc drag models. I really hope they haven't been discontinued, they are my all time favorite reels.
 
joebamboo said:
TCO has several different Battenkils.
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I guess I should buy a couple more. I like the Black Nickel finish so I try to find them. Just got a new in box size ll off EBAY really cheap. They maybe my new quest for a few days. Try to find a black nickel Battenkill in l, lll, and lV. Don't really need a V. They are,without a doubt, my favorite reel of all time. I have a soft spot for English Madisons also.
 

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casey36 said:
I guess I should buy a couple more. I like the Black Nickel finish so I try to find them. Just got a new in box size ll off EBAY really cheap. They maybe my new quest for a few days. Try to find a black nickel Battenkill in l, ll, ll, and lV. Don't really need a V. They are,without a doubt, my favorite reel of all time. I have a soft spot for English Madisons also.
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I recently had a almost new black nickel 2 for sale here for 3 weeks or so and didn't have a bite. Decided to just hang onto it
 
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Not to steer this too off topic but I’ve noticed that there has been an increase in Orvis gear still with tags attached on eBay of late.

Could merely be a coincidence or people who bought things when the stores were closing and now reselling at a profit?
 
casey36 said:
I really hope they haven't been discontinued, they are my all time favorite reels.
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I've lost track of how many versions of Battenkill there have been, but none have interested me since the bar stock version in the early 2000's.
 
I emailed Orvis about the std
Battenkill. They are sold out and they removed them from the website to keep confusion to a minimum. I was told they should be back sometime in April. This is good news, my all time favorite reel!
 
Jay_H said:
Not to steer this too off topic but I’ve noticed that there has been an increase in Orvis gear still with tags attached on eBay of late.

Could merely be a coincidence or people who bought things when the stores were closing and now reselling at a profit?
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Ive noticed that also. A lot of Recons for sale now that the new model Recons are coming out.
 
Jay_H said:
Not to steer this too off topic but I’ve noticed that there has been an increase in Orvis gear still with tags attached on eBay of late.

Could merely be a coincidence or people who bought things when the stores were closing and now reselling at a profit?
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Most likely true...when gander went out i stockpiled them at a fraction of the cost
 
In my life experience ( especially with guitars and amps) if there is something you really want get it before it’s gone. I wanted a standard Battenkill and got one and an extra spool a few years ago. Fished with it on my 4wt rods and never had a problem even landing 20”+ fish. Got a good deal on a Lamson large arbor Liquid reel so switched to that. From a collector of a few things, keep any original boxes you get as that adds to the value.
 
Dr.J 1952 said:
In my life experience ( especially with guitars and amps) if there is something you really want get it before it’s gone. I wanted a standard Battenkill and got one and an extra spool a few years ago. Fished with it on my 4wt rods and never had a problem even landing 20”+ fish. Got a good deal on a Lamson large arbor Liquid reel so switched to that. From a collector of a few things, keep any original boxes you get as that adds to the value.
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Awesome. Pm me if you can help me sell my les paul classic custom
 
rustbeltwilds said:
Awesome. Pm me if you can help me sell my les paul classic custom
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Sell it on Reverb - you won’t have any trouble moving it as long as your asking price is fair - I haven’t had any issues buying or selling on that platform - here’s pics of three recent additions
 

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