Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2"

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2"A Bill Ballan Midge Fly Reel, 2 1 2" diameter. Fairly neutral bias though with perhaps a slight favor to RHW. Near mint condition. The reel has some very minor cosmetic rubbing in a few places, though it may be from handling rather than fishing. It is very clean overall. Raised pillar design with an integrated s handle. Black sideplates with a silver aluminum frame. 7 8" spool width. Designed for 3 weight or smaller rods. It comes in the original

Backing included

single-click tongue

Comes with 1 extra spool in near mint condition

As shown in the photos there is some amateurly-applied initials in the winding plate but they are fairly faint

the X400 has a dual disc cork to graphite composite drag system

There are a few minor varnish chips and a seam showing (not open though) on the #1 tip

The action of the rod is a bit faster than most of the earlier Model 98s that weighed less

2 tip hexagonal rod of Catskills taper design

first sold in Orvis catalogs more than 30 years ago

For sale here is a Bogdan Model 50 fly reel in near mint+ condition

Back in the 1990's Joe announced he was making a limited edition of Edward vom Hofe styled reels

FAS walnut slide band seat with the older "E