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  • Oct 4, 2009 at 2:33 am #4472
    stan overstreet
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    Does anyone know who made the orvis battenkill disc reels made in england?

    Thanks

    Oct 4, 2009 at 11:39 am #39341
    Avatar photonone
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    Until a few years ago (5-6?) they were made by a company named British Fly Reel (BFR). At one pint they were independent but later owned by Orvis if I recall correctly. I think Orvis sold them again a few years ago.

    BFR made those budget reels (like the Dragonfly) for many other companies (Cortland, Cabela, etc.).

    Oct 4, 2009 at 1:02 pm #39342
    seth dunn
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    Hi Stan-

    I’m new to this board but saw your question and thought I’d pass along what I know of the older Orvis Battenkill reels.  Jay is correct; BFR made the Battenkill.  I think Hardy also manufactured the Battenkill for a time.  Also, I’ve seen some Battenkill’s (older) that look suspiciously like a Pflueger design…

    -Seth

    Oct 4, 2009 at 1:19 pm #39343
    danny ripley
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    The disc drag reels made in england were made by BFR.

    Oct 5, 2009 at 2:25 am #39344
    spencer ballard
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    Hardy made them briefly, JW Young made them after Hardy, BFR made them, now I have no idea.

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