Reels

With the proven drag system of our Battenkill Mid Arbor Reel and the benefits of a large arbor the BLA reel offers maximum line pick up, optimum drag consistency and superior fish-stopping power.

• Center line drag with glass composite drag surface to fight big fish
• Precision-machined and anodized from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminium 
• heavily ventilated for optimum weight and balance on your fly rod
• indexed numbered drag knob for repeatable drag adjustment 
• easily interchangeable spool
• Weight: 8oz. 
• Diameter: 4 1/2" 
• Can Hold 275yds of WF8, 250yds of WF9, 225yds of WF10, or 200yds of WF11

Weight: 8.0 oz,

diameter: 4 1/4" 

Where the rubber meets the road my friends! If you’ve been dreaming of a reel that has the look, feel and performance of a Ferrari, then look no further. Capable of running 9–11 weight lines, this reel is one versatile hombre.

Diameter: 4.25"

Width: 1.375"

Weight: 10.3oz. 

Line Weight: 9-11

Arbor: Large 

The goal was to create a larger reel that bridged the gap between the 9 and 12 Plus models. We also wanted to make sure it had an oversized handle for greater grip control when fighting those big silver critters.

Diameter: 4.625"

Width: 1.5"

Weight: 11.28oz. 

Line Weight: 11-12

Arbor: Large 

The goal was to create a larger reel that bridged the gap between the 9 and 12 Plus models. We also wanted to make sure it had an oversized handle for greater grip control when fighting those big silver critters.

Diameter: 4.625"

Width: 1.5"

Weight: 11.28oz. 

Line Weight: 11-12

Arbor: Large 

The SDS (Sealed Drag System) is waterproof saltwater safe and built to withstand extreme temperatures and endless punishment from the biggest freshwater and saltwater brutes. Aerospace-grade 6061 polished and anodized bar stock aluminium gives the reel extreme structural strength plus a stylish appearance.

The SDS 10000 is designed for 9- 10- or 11-weight line weighs 10.73 ounces and measures 4.7 inches across. With weight-forward WF11 fly line the reel holds an additional 280 yards of 30-pound Dacron backing. 

The SDS (Sealed Drag System) is waterproof saltwater safe and built to withstand extreme temperatures and endless punishment from the biggest freshwater and saltwater brutes. Aerospace-grade 6061 polished and anodized bar stock aluminium gives the reel extreme structural strength plus a stylish appearance.

The SDS 8000 is designed for 7- 8- or 9-weight line weighs 9.73 ounces and measures 4.5 inches across. With weight-forward WF9 fly line the reel holds an additional 180 yards of 20-pound Dacron backing.