Bill Ballan Reel 3"

Bill Ballan Reel 3"A Bill Ballan fly reel, 3" in diameter and a drag with a fairly neutral bias. Good used condition with some rash on the rims and general cosmetic wear throughout but no major issues that I could find. It weighs 5. 1 ounces on my scale. Champagne frame with black sideplates and a silver anodized spool. Classic "S" handle with "Bill Ballan" etched into the counterbalance. The reel comes in a Ballan suede zip pouch with fleece lining and it has a few

A medium-fast action

No varnish issues and good ferrule fits

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The rod bag is tan cloth with a stiffener and a pull tab

traditional action fly rods

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Full-length and foot but neatly filed on both ends

and female ferrule

Screwed frame with 3 sculptured stainless steel cross-pillars

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The varnish over the script as well as the wraps is in excellent condition