ORVIS Battenkill Large Arbor Trout User manual

THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC. | CLEARWATER HOUSE | UNIT 28 NORTH WAY
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 5RW | www.orvis.co.uk
INTRODUCTION
With the proven drag system of our Battenkill Mid Arbor Trout
Reel and the benefits of a large arbor reel, the BLA reel offers
maximum line pick up, optimum drag consistency, and superior fish-
stopping power.
• Centre line drag with a carbon and stainless steel surface to fight big
fish
• Precision-machined and anodised from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum
• Heavily ventilated for optimum weight and balance on your fly rod
• Indexed and numbered drag knob for repeatable drag adjustment
• Easily interchangeable spool
DRAG OPERATION
BLA Trout reels feature a dependable cen-
tre line drag system. To adjust the drag, turn
the knob (figure 1) clockwise to increase
resistance, and counterclockwise to decrease
it.The minimum drag setting should never
be less than the pressure required to pre-
vent over-running of the line on fast runs.
Additional drag may be applied by palming
the spool rim with your fingers or palm.The
easy drag adjustment is infinitely variable,
providing wide-ranging and controllable set-
tings.
SPOOL REMOVAL
The spool release is located in the middle
of the reel spool. To remove, depress the
spool release latch while simultaneously lift-
ing the spool out of the reel body.
RETRIEVAL CONVERSION
All Battenkill Large Arbor reels have the
drag factory installed for left-hand wind
(figure 2). To change your reel to right-hand
wind, unclip the one-way retainer (part #20)
by squeezing the retaining tags. Remove
one-way bearing (part #21) and flip over. Replace clutch retainer.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Your new Battenkill Large Arbor reel has been properly lubricated
prior to shipping. However, it should be cleaned and lubricated after
extensive use or after contact with dirt or sand.Your reel should
receive routine cleaning and maintenance at least twice each year.
Lightly lubricate all moving components—handle, centre spindle, and
gear shaft with all-purpose grease, which is available in tackle shops.
Do not put the reel away wet, or into a wet reel case or tackle box.
For extended storage, remove both line and backing and loosen the
drag.
GUARANTEE
Your Battenkill Large Arbor Trout reel is unconditionally guaranteed
against defects in materials and workmanship.
If you have any problems, simply send your reel and a £7.95 check to
the following address:
The Orvis Company Inc., Clearwater House, Unit 28 North Way,
Andover, Hampshire SP10 5RW
If the reel is in any way defective in material or workmanship, your
£7.95 repair check will be returned to you at once.
Your reel will be completely serviced (cleaned, lubricated, and
returned to you postpaid) for a fee of £7.95, plus cost of parts.
Damaged reels can be repaired on an individual basis and repair
work will be billed at the hourly shop rate, plus parts.We will provide a
written estimate upon receipt of the reel prior to any work being done.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the operation and maintenance of
your new reel, Orvis Technical Advisors are always available.
Email: [email protected].uk
Battenkill Large Arbor Trout
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC. | CLEARWATER HOUSE | UNIT 28 NORTH WAY
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 5RW | www.orvis.co.uk
Battenkill Large Arbor Trout
REEL ASSEMBLY
1Drag Knob Screw
2Drag Knob
3Pin
4Drag Nut
5Spring Washer
6Spacer
7Drag Knob Clicker
8Drag Knob Clicker Spring
9Plastic Plate
10 Drag Knob Stopper
11 Spindle Nut
12 Frame
13 Foot
14 Foot Screw
15 Push Plate
16 Drag Washer
17 Bushing
18 Washer
19 Spindle
20 Spring Clip
21 One-Way Bearing
22 Counter Weight Screw
23 Spool
24 O-Ring
25 Counter Weight
26 Quick-Release Key
27 Quick-Release Spring
28 Quick-Release Cover Pad
29 Quick-Release Cover
30 Quick-Release Cover Screw
31 Knob Screw
32 Handle Knob
33 Spindle
34 Knob Screw 1
35 Clicker Spring
36 Clicker
37 Clicker Housing
Battenkill Large Arbor Trout Fly Reel Specifications
I Reel | weight: 3.9 oz. | 3 inches
II Reel | weight: 4.1 oz. | 31⁄4inches
III Reel | weight: 4.4 oz. | 35 /8inches
Capacity in Yards
All capacities are quoted using 20-lb Dacron®backing and a standard
weight-forward floating fly line.
WF1100
WF275
WF3 50 125
WF4100
WF575 150
WF6125
WF7100
I II III
LINE WEIGHT
BATTENKILL LARGE ARBOR
TROUT
Capacity Chart
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3
14
10 11
13
12
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24
34
37 36 35
25
326 27 28 29 30
31
32
33
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