having just recieved the reel(orvis battenkill la1 all gold) from martin(the orvis man who can) ,may i just say what a lovely reel martin,did you ever use it ?? i would recomend whole heartedly anyone to purchase from martin, the reel is outstanding, and he obviously looks after his gear like myself.

many thanks martin !!

(now all i need is a spare spool)

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Bruce,
Thanks for your kind comments WCB will sort you out a spare spool, highly recommended by me and loads of others on the Forum.

Just watch out and dont become an Orvis cleptomaniac like me
Martin

You don't steal them do you? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptomania

martin if only mate !!!

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I will second that Bruce, mint gear from Martin.
I think he buys them and just dusts them once a week.

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Ti's here beneath this sturdy bridge,where bats and moths do fly,
That the wily trout of the smallest size, against a rock doth lie. SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

he certainly doesnt,but he could probably sell orvis some stuff that they dont have is stock!!!:

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!