Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'8" The majority of the original

The majority of the original leaded finish remains on the reel

Serpentine handle with brass button in the center stamped 1-1

An elegant little 6' 3-piece Tom Maxwell rod

"Kispiox Valley 12'6" 100CB"

This was also one of the late Marty Keane's favorite Leonard rods

Bill Ballan Leonard Model 44 Fly Reel 6'8" The majority of the originalFor 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.