Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 11'6" The Hermann Large Trout utilizes

The Hermann Large Trout utilizes the same double brake shoe drag as his salmon reels

The uplocking slide band seat features a bright nickel silver slide band and retaining cap

For sale here is a very scarce wide drum Hardy Perfect 3" trout reel with 1912 check system

It is serial "U986"

50" wide spool

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 11'6" The Hermann Large Trout utilizesA Bill Ballan Midge Fly Reel, 2 1 2" diameter. Fairly neutral bias though with perhaps a slight favor to RHW. Near mint condition. The reel has some very minor cosmetic rubbing in a few places, though it may be from handling rather than fishing. It is very clean overall. Raised pillar design with an integrated s handle. Black sideplates with a silver aluminum frame. 7 8" spool width. Designed for 3 weight or smaller rods. It comes in the original