12-04-2010, 03:05 AM
The Orvis mid arbor II is the absolute heaviest reel I've ever used in Utah. Heavy compared to other bar stock aluminum reels. I guess I'm not quite that old yet[]. Plus some of the places I fish I do more snake casting where there isn't any pendulum effect and the lighter the better. I guess it is a large arbor but who needs that for trout? I know we're getting off subject but do you have any experience with Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock reels? Lighter and right now I can get one for a 5 wt line for less as they're on sale. Plus Orvis has their unconditional warranty. While I've never lost a reel in the drink I've had brush steal part of a rod and Orvis replaced it free even when I told them I was at fault.
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