Quote Originally Posted by Heritage Angler View Post
From what I remember of them, those Deschutes reels look like they may have been made by the same folks that made the older model Orvis Battenkill large arbor reels (BFR in England, and then moved production to China). If you know anyone that has a Battenkill large arbor, you could see if the reel seat would fit the Deschutes reel. Orvis could probably get one for you. They may even make the repair for you - can't hurt to try.
Thanks for the suggestion I sure will pass that advice on.
Dano