Bill Ballan Fly Reel

Bill Ballan Fly ReelA little Bill Ballan small trout reel, 2 5 8" in diameter. Neutral bias that allows for reeling in either direction with a satisfying click. The reel currently has a line loaded on it and is set up for RHW. Black side plates with a silver frame and foot with a silver spool and crank handle. "Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance. Good used condition with some rash and moderate cosmetic wear throughout but no major issues. Should work nicely

and a neat little oiler are cradled in foam

the Abercrombie & Fitch stamp

The rod is set up with aetna foulproof guides

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The varnish has some bag marks and very small chips in places but I wouldn't call it soft

The pillars are in fine condition with no line burns

Chestnut brown wraps over impregnated cane

Easily converts from right-hand to left-hand wind though it is currently set up for LHW

Classic cigar grip 5 1/2" in length

Up-locking nickel silver reel seat machined by Gary over a beautifully figured mortised burl wood spacer

The swiss style ferrules are oxidized and the males have a collar with a recessed slant knurl and two trim marks

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