Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'8" Line capacity WF12+275

Line capacity WF12+275

For sale here is a Jim Hidy hollow-built bamboo rod - 7'6" 3/2 3wt

Excellent+ condition

The reel seat is a down locking screw lock of nickel silver with a pocket cap

Keeper 1 flat left

Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'8" Line capacity WF12+275For 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.