Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'9" The step ferrules are flatted

The step ferrules are flatted and squared and oxidized

Mortised burl spacer and a nickel silver up lock screw lock reel seat with a hidden pocket cap

Black tungsten steel snake guides

This copy is in mint condition

Made in the U

Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'9" The step ferrules are flattedFor sale here is a Bill Ballan fly reel, his Leonard Model 44 replica with a rarely seen ported spool and brass accents. The reel is in near mint condition though there is a small area of wear the end of the reel foot. Strong fixed check. Right hand wind. 2 1 2" diameter pillar to pillar, 3 4" spool width with a weight of 4. 10 oz. For lines up to a DT3. Includes original Ballan embossed leather pouch. One of the finest Ballan reel I've come across.