Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'3" Comes with original drawstring bag

Comes with original drawstring bag and black leather case

One of the earlier runs of Hardy's re-issue of the classic Bougle

Blued aluminum up-locking reel seat with fine knurled edges and a wood spacer

The rod is capable of extreme finesse with small dries and should you hook into a larger fish it does have a bit of backbone considering its size

Rod comes with Bob's signature handmade cap-and-ring hardware and hand-flatted slide band reel seat

Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'3" Comes with original drawstring bagFor sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5 8" fly reel. The reel is in very good condition. Mechanically, the reel is in excellent condition. The reel has a neutral bias providing just enough resistance either way to prevent backlash. The clicker is smooth and a bit more quiet than most click pawl reels. The spool is 5 8" wide. The reel weighs 4. 75 oz. A perfect 3 4wt trout reel that would pair beautifully with a classic bamboo rod. Includes original leather