Bill Ballan 2 7/8" LHW Wide Spool Fly Reel 8'3" All original and an excellent

All original and an excellent example of the Leonard Rod Company artistry at that period

Ridged brass foot with the patent date stamped on the side

All numbers match

For sale here is a stunning 6'11" 4wt 2/2 bamboo rod built by Bernard Ramanauskas under the Scott Rod Co

The butt cap screws off

Bill Ballan 2 7/8" LHW Wide Spool Fly Reel 8'3" All original and an excellentFor sale here is a Bill Ballan 2 7 8" LHW wide spool fly reel. The reel is in excellent condition, showing signs of honest use but is free of major scratches, dents, or other defects. The incoming clicker is smooth and not too loud. The outgoing provides just enough resistance to prevent backlash. A perfect 4 5wt trout trout reel. The spool is 1" wide. The reel weighs 6. 20 oz. with line and backing. Comes lined with a DT4 line in good condition,