Bill Ballan Fly Reel 3 1/4"

Bill Ballan Fly Reel 3 1/4"A Bill Ballan narrow spool trout reel, 3 1 4" in diameter with a 1 3 16" spool width. Neutral bias that allows for reeling in either direction with a satisfying click. Black side plates, with the crank side ventilated. Silver frame, spool, foot, and serpentine handle. "Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance. I can find a few very minor marks from handling but I doubt this reel has ever been fished. Should work nicely with a #5. Comes in a

For sale here is a custom fiberglass Tom Morgan 7’6 #4

The ferrules are size 11/64 with a perfect fit and the original ferrule plug is included

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This one is actually one of the more scarce models without the adjustable drag

It is replete with interesting men and women

For sale here is an excellent condition Malloch japanned salmon fly box with a cork insert for flies

The grip is 4 1/2" long in a medium cigar terminating in a large nickel silver check

showing the Payne-style grip and two reel seat options

There is a 1/4" gap between the sections to allow for wear over time

This rod was possibly sold through Barry Beck's tackle shop in Pennsylvania

Original bag with stiffener and labeled tube

4 anti-reverse trout reel