Bill Archuletta Fly Reel 5 1/2" 11'3" Two spare spools included with

Two spare spools included with the sale

For sale here is a very scarce reel made by Farlow's of London - a 3 inch "Aluminum" model reel - Hardy Perfect style with the rarest and most attractive of check systems - the wishbone

This rod was purchased in 2006 from the late John Mathers

"Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance

on a level matched by only 2 or 3 modern makers

Bill Archuletta Fly Reel 5 1/2" 11'3" Two spare spools included withA rare Bill Archuletta fly reel, set up for LHW. 5" diameter with a 1 1 4" spool width. Black anodized throughout with the sole exception being a bright spindle cap holding the spool on. Heavily ported throughout, including the spool drum, with the sole exception being the rear faceplate. Good used condition with some modest wear marks on the frame and a little residue on the inside of the spool from old backing. Mechanically perfect and ready to go,