Bill Ballan Fly Reel 2 5/8" 8'10" The action is very nice

The action is very nice as well

ventilated spool

There are a couple of small scratches/shallow cracks in the hard rubber on the tailplate

new condition

For sale here is a super scarce wartime-era Hardy Perfect 3" wide drum trout fly reel with full-length and unmolested smooth brass foot

Bill Ballan Fly Reel 2 5/8" 8'10" The action is very niceA little Bill Ballan small trout reel, 2 5 8" in diameter. Neutral bias that allows for reeling in either direction with a satisfying click. Black side plates with a light gold frame and foot with a silver spool and crank handle. "Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance. I can find a few very minor marks from handling but I doubt this reel has ever been fished. Should work nicely with a #3 or #4. Comes in a suede zipper pouch.