Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 8’5” The rod has a medium-fast

The rod has a medium-fast dry-fly action that balances very nicely in the hand

Near mint condition with original bag and tube

Even without a restoration

The downlocking screwlock is mortised and anodized to a matte black

George 3 3/8 inch fly reel with two-screw latch

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 8’5” The rod has a medium-fastA Bill Ballan Midge Fly Reel, 2 1 2" diameter. Fairly neutral bias though with perhaps a slight favor to RHW. Near mint condition. The reel has some very minor cosmetic rubbing in a few places, though it may be from handling rather than fishing. It is very clean overall. Raised pillar design with an integrated s handle. Black sideplates with a silver aluminum frame. 7 8" spool width. Designed for 3 weight or smaller rods. It comes in the original