Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2 5/8"

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2 5/8"A small Bill Ballan raised pillar trout reel, 2 5 8" in diameter. Neutral bias that allows for reeling in either direction with a satisfying click. Black side plates with a light gold frame and foot with a silver spool and crank 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 #3 or #4. Comes in a suede zipper pouch.

Lots of original finish remaining

For sale here is a Hardy Smuggler 8' 2 1/2" 6wt 7pc graphite fly rod

The rod feels very light in the hand and is well suited for spooky trout that require delicate precise presentations

4 1/2" diameter

which is nicely blued and is fairly neutral so you could wind this one in either direction

otherwise the reel looks unused

Comes with very detailed

8 feet for a 5 or 6 weight line

bright nickel silver slide band reel seat with maker and model stamp

without it

characteristic of Orvis rods from this era

Known by anglers and collectors as the flagships products of the Charlton™ stand-alone saltwater fleet