Bill Ballan 2 1/2" Midge Fly Reel 11'3" Bright nickel silver up-locking reel

Bright nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a beautifully figured mortised wood spacer

This rod and a few others listed here at Vintage Fly Tackle come from a client in Michigan

as are the pawls for RHW or LHW use

Secrets of the Salmon

For sale here is a very rare Thomas and Thomas Kosmic Commemorative Bamboo Fly Rod

Bill Ballan 2 1/2" Midge Fly Reel 11'3" Bright nickel silver up-locking reelFor sale here is a Bill Ballan Midge Fly Reel excellent condition, slightly used. Set up for RHW. Machined in the USA from aluminum, this classic Vom Hofe inspired fly reel is great for 3wt and smaller bamboo fly rods. 2 1 2" diameter (3" across pillars), 7 8" spool width.