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Orvis Hydros

Orvis took a best-selling reel and removed unnecessary material to further reduce the weight while stiffening the narrow spool, which minimizes line stacking. They changed the drag knob to be more ergonomically accessible and comfortable to use. They further refined the seal on the sealed drag to protect the clutch bearing in the drag mechanism. They radiused the reel foot as on the Mirage for kink-free leader protection. The fully sealed drag with stacked carbon and stainless steel disc washers is still one of the strongest in the industry, with zero start-up inertia. Matte type II anodized finish, standard large arbor size which balances better with lighter-weight fly rod, and yet still offers excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling than standard arbor reels. Refinement and improvement are the hallmarks of quality.

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Hydros IV	#Hydros-IV	4"	6.6 oz	WF 8 with 200 yds. Backing	$259.00	SELECT

Orvis Hydros SL V - <em>2019 Model</em> from W. W. Doak

Orvis Hydros SL V - 2019 Model

Orvis' Hydros SL reel delivers a 12% increase in line-retrieval rate, has a narrow spool to eliminate line stacking, and offers increased backing capacity. To top it off, it has a fully sealed drag mechanism, which means it's good to go for fishing the salt.

Large arbor fly reel

12% increase in line retrieval thanks to our super large arbor

Fully sealed drag-clutch bearing

Narrow spool for less line stacking and increased backing capacity

Ergonomically designed asymmetric drag knob

3x stronger drag with zero start-up inertia

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Hydros SL V	#HydrosSL-V	4½"	9.0 oz.	WF9 + 250 yds	$250.00	SELECT

Orvis Hydros V - 2015 Model

There is not another true large arbor, big-game fly-fishing reel out there that carries this drag system performance in this price range. It's unheard of until now. The Hydros® Reel Series features a sealed drag surface that increases total drag surface by model: The larger the reel, the larger the drag surface and the more resistance available to handle larger fish. Using stacked carbon washers, controlled by a positive click adjustment system, the Hydros can be fine-tuned to handle any fish from a trout to a tuna with sustained and infinitely durable drag pressure.
Reel Manual

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Hydros V	#Hyd-V	4¼"	8.0 oz	WF 10 with 225 yds. Backing	$232.50	SELECT

Orvis Battenkill Disc Reel

Simple, trouble free, and easily accessible in price-the ultimate in function and simplicity throughout the years. Welcome to the powerful, technologically advanced, and yet still accessible new generation of Battenkill reels. This latest Battenkill Disc version is true to its heritage in looks and performance, but updated with the latest in design improvements and a significantly more powerful drag. The porting and finish pay unmistakable homage to the Battenkills of the past, but this reel incorporates our best-selling mid-arbor design. Underneath that mid arbor is the same sealed drag system found in the Hydros SL incorporating six interacting carbon and stainless drag surfaces. Positive click drag is simple and easy to adjust. The reel is built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an ergonomic Delrin handle and changing from left to right hand retrieve is simple. In black nickel.

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Battenkill III	#BD-III	3¼"	4.9 oz.	Line Weights 5-7	$169.00	SELECT
Battenkill IV	#BD-IV	3¾"	5.9 oz.	Line Weights 7-9	$179.00	SELECT

Orvis Battenkill Disc Spey Reel

Simple, trouble free, and easily accessible in price-the ultimate in function and simplicity throughout the years. Welcome to the powerful, technologically advanced, and yet still accessible new generation of Battenkill reels. This latest Battenkill Disc version is true to its heritage in looks and performance, but updated with the latest in design improvements and a significantly more powerful drag. The porting and finish pay unmistakable homage to the Battenkills of the past, but this reel incorporates our best-selling mid-arbor design. Underneath that mid arbor is the same sealed drag system found in the Hydros SL incorporating six interacting carbon and stainless drag surfaces. Positive click drag is simple and easy to adjust. The reel is built of 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum with an ergonomic Delrin handle and changing from left to right hand retrieve is simple. In black nickel.

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Battenkill V	#BDS-V	4"	9.9 oz.	Line Weights 9-11	$199.00	SELECT

Orvis Battenkill Barstock

Simple design and flawless construction make this the perfect click-and-pawl fly reel for nearly any freshwater fishing situation. A minimalist's dream, the Battenkill features a classically styled, yet technically enhanced, four-position click-and-pawl drag system that is adjusted internally and is designed to work in tandem with the palm of your hand on those sizzling, screaming runs. Constructed with a narrow spool for less line stacking on retrieve and a larger spool diameter for higher line retrieval rates. The ultra-lightweight fly reel design balances perfectly on shorter rods. Machined from heavy-duty bar-stock aluminium for added durability. Easily adjustable left- or right-hand retrieve. Highlighted by laser-engraved logos. In black nickel.

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel
Battenkill Barstock II	#BKBS-II	3"	2.9 oz.	WF4 + 75 yds of 20lb	$109.00	SELECT
Battenkill Barstock III	#BKBS-III	3¼"	3.2 oz.	WF5 + 125 yds of 20lb	$119.00	SELECT

Orvis Clearwater

Finally a cast aluminum large arbor fly fishing reel that's lightweight enough to balance properly with your favorite fly rod. Two years in design and development and with a powerful inline, Rulon® to stainless, stacked disc drag that can hold its own with high-performance machined reels, the all new Clearwater Large Arbor costs significantly less than its machined cousins, but has not only the looks, but the guts of a higher-priced version. Easily converted to either left- or right-hand retrieve, the Clearwater fly reel has a positive click drag knob for consistent settings every time. Whether you're looking for your first large arbor, fishing on a budget, or want a spare or two in the bag, the new Clearwater Large Arbor can handle anything a machined reel can and completely changes the game in die cast reels.
Reel Manual

		Diameter	Weight	Capacity	Reel		Spare Spool
Clearwater II	#CW-II	3 3/8"	5.5 oz.	WF 5 with 100 yds. Backing	$96.95	SELECT	N/A
Clearwater IV	#CW-IV	3 7/8"	6.3 oz.	WF 9 with 175 yds. Backing	$110.00	SELECT	N/A