Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'6" 2-tip for a #4 or

2-tip for a #4 or #5 line

Rear cork check and Bob's excellent handmade cap and ring

The action is fast yet retains a good amount of feel allowing for accuracy and lively fights

a 7 1/2' 4-5wt bamboo rod

Small seam (closed) showing at the keeper wrap

Bill Ballan 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'6" 2-tip for a #4 orFor 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