Bill Ballan JVH Perforated / Signature Series 3 1/8"

Bill Ballan JVH Perforated / Signature Series 3 1/8"For sale here is a Bill Ballan Signature Series 3 1 8" fly reel with original pouch. As new condition. A highly perforated reel in the style of Julius Vom Hofe. Left or right hand retrieve. 3 4" spool width. Equal spring tension with a fairly light drag both directions which will protect light tippets. A very attractive reel and one of the finest Ballan reels I've ever come across.

Arne Mason leather reel case

You will be amazed at his level of creativity and execution

Downlocking reel seat with ring over a gorgeous walnut spacer

3 up node pattern construction and flame-treated cane

34 pages plus envelope and order form

No marks exist on the frame or sideplates

The reel features a quick change spool and is compatible with all later made CFO V's

a perfect reel for the collector

hair or remnants from the suede bag

The reel seat features two hand-engraved silver rings over a beautiful briar wood spacer

The 5" slim cigar grip is slightly soiled and is tapered to a hex form at the cork check

The rings and other hardware are polished aluminum and the side plates are anodized aluminum