Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 8'2" this scarce reel features perforated

this scarce reel features perforated nickel silver rims

Reverse half-wells grip 6" in length with mild soiling and quite smooth

For sale here is a very historically important fishing reel

Translucent honey colored silks with black silks at the n/s ferrules and black tipping at the winding check

Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 8'2" this scarce reel features perforatedFor sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 5 8" fly reel with a nicely engraved fly on the backplate. The reel is in excellent condition. I would classify it as near mint if it weren't for the front plate having a mottled black finish unlike the back plate that has a smooth anodized finish. Purely cosmetic. The reel has a right hand retrieve bias. The clicker is smooth and audibly it sounds very pleasing. The spool is 3 4" wide. The reel weighs 4. 35 oz. A nice