Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel

Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5 8" fly reel. Made in the USA. The reel is in excellent+ condition with only minor evidence of use. The reel has a neutral bias and can be fished right or left hand retrieve. The clicker is smooth. Audibly, it sounds very pleasing. The spool is 3 4" wide. The reel weighs 4. 75 oz with backing. A nice 3 4wt trout reel with a classic look that would pair beautifully with a classic bamboo rod. Includes a felt lined

The rod is moderately tempered to a rich golden color

Includes a replacement bag and the original tube

Wrapped light tan with dark brown edges and a band of black at the keeper

Includes original bag and tube with foil label and brass fittings

Some (but not all) patterns include: silver doctor

No issues to speak of other than the exterior leaded finish that now appears bright

Also includes a photocopy of the 1984 catalog listing of the Deluxe Series

A great pack rod for hungry high-mountain cutties or brookies and will definitely handle bigger fish

Yellow poplin bag (no stiffener) brass top aluminum tube with proper Leonard sticker

This is one of the finest Winstons that I have ever handled

"The Jenkins Rod" engraved on butt cap

one of the best models ever produced by Orvis