Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel

Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat over a mortised walnut spacer

For sale here we have a Gary Howells fly box with flies from his personal fishing collection

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Though the rod is labeled as a 6wt a 5 weight line will be best

Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel Salmon and Steelhead Rods Black anodized aluminum up-locking reelFor 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