Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'9" Mortised burl spacer and a

Mortised burl spacer and a nickel silver up lock screw lock reel seat with a hidden pocket cap

The latch works perfectly as it should

so don't let this one get away

The heavy wire reverse twist snake guides are wrapped brown

Cigar grip with slide band reel seat over burled wood

Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'9" Mortised burl spacer and aFor sale here is a Bill Ballan fly reel, his Leonard Model 44 replica with a rarely seen ported spool and brass accents. The reel is in near mint condition though there is a small area of wear the end of the reel foot. Strong fixed check. Right hand wind. 2 1 2" diameter pillar to pillar, 3 4" spool width with a weight of 4. 10 oz. For lines up to a DT3. Includes original Ballan embossed leather pouch. One of the finest Ballan reel I've come across.