ORVIS CLEARWATER LARGE ARBOR

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Summary

Introduction and Operation

Drag Operation

Instructions on adjusting the reel's drag system by turning the knob and palming the spool rim.

Reel Handling and Care

Spool Removal

Procedure to remove the reel spool by depressing the spool release latch.

Right-Hand Conversion

Steps to convert the reel from left-hand to right-hand retrieve by reassembling components.

Routine Maintenance

Guidance on cleaning, lubricating, and storing the reel to ensure longevity and performance.

Guarantee and Support

Guarantee

Information on the reel's unconditional guarantee against defects and available repair services.

Questions

Contact details for Orvis Technical Advisors for assistance with reel operation and maintenance.

The Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor reel is a lightweight fly fishing reel designed to balance properly with a variety of rods. It features a large arbor spool design and an inline disc drag system, developed over two years to offer performance comparable to high-performance machined reels.

Technical Specifications:

The reel is offered in two sizes:

II Reel: Weighs 5.4 oz. and has a diameter of 3½".
IV Reel: Weighs 6.1 oz. and has a diameter of 3¾".

Capacity in Yards (quoted using 20-lb. Dacron® backing):

II Reel:
- WF4 line: 125 yards
- WF5 line: 100 yards
- WF6 line: 75 yards
IV Reel:
- WF8 line: 225 yards
- WF9 line: 200 yards
- WF8 line: 175 yards

Usage Features:

Drag System: The reel incorporates a dependable center line drag system. The drag is adjusted using a positive click drag knob, ensuring consistent settings. Turning the knob clockwise increases resistance, while turning it counterclockwise decreases it. The drag adjustment is infinitely variable, allowing for wide-ranging and controllable settings. Users are advised that the minimum drag setting should always be sufficient to prevent over-running of the line during fast runs. Additional drag can be applied by palming the spool rim with fingers or palm.
Retrieve Conversion: The reel is easily convertible for either left- or right-hand retrieve. It comes factory-installed for left-hand wind. To convert to right-hand wind, the user needs to remove the spool, pull off the keyed bush and clicker plate assembly (Parts #19 & #20), flip the clutch bearing (Part #18), and then reassemble the components.
Spool Removal: The spool release is located in the middle of the reel spool. To remove the spool, the user must depress the spool release latch while simultaneously lifting the spool out of the reel body.

Maintenance Features:

Lubrication: The reel is properly lubricated prior to shipping. However, routine cleaning and lubrication are recommended at least twice per year, especially after extensive use or contact with dirt or sand. All moving components, including the handle, center spindle, and gear shaft, should be lightly lubricated with Penn reel lube, which is available in tackle shops.
Storage: It is important not to store the reel wet or in a wet reel case or tackle box. For extended storage, both the line and backing should be removed, and the drag should be loosened.

Components (Exploded View):

The reel consists of numerous parts, including:

Frame
Main Shaft Nut
Pressure Plate
Drag Washer
Friction Plate
Main Shaft
O-ring
Push Pin
Push Plate
O-Ring
Drag Knob
Drag Knob Clicker
Clicker Spring
Clicker Spring
Spindle Clicker
Clicker Spring
Drag Spindle
Clutch Bearing
Keyed Bush
Clicker Plate
Spool
Spool Bush
Spool Cap
Spool Retainer
Retainer Spring
Spool Cap Screw
Handle Knob
Handle Shaft
Handle Washer
Handle Shaft Screw
Counter Weight
Counter Weight Screw
Foot
Foot Screw

Guarantee and Support:

The Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. Damaged reels can be repaired for a reasonable fee, and Orvis offers a reel cleaning and reconditioning service. For more information on repairs, customers can visit orvis.com/reelrepair. Orvis Technical Advisors are available to answer questions regarding the operation and maintenance of the reel via email at info@orvis.com or by phone at 1-800-778-4778.

Orvis also commits 5% of its pre-tax profits to protecting nature, as part of its "5% for Nature" initiative. More details can be found at orvis.com/5percent. The reel is manufactured in China.