Bill Ballan Lightweight Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Near mint condition with some

Near mint condition with some mounting marks on the foot and one ever-so-tiny nick in the frame edge being the only signs of use

hollow-built bamboo rod - 8'1 (245cm) 2/2 for a DT5 line

John Groth - front illustration signature

may have been involved with the production of this rod

The upper ring has lost much of its bluing and the bottom band and butt-cap show wear

Bill Ballan Lightweight Reel Two Handed Fly Rod Near mint condition with someA little Bill Ballan Lightweight model trout reel, set up for LHW and 2 7 8" in diameter. LHW. Light gold color frame with black ventilated sideplates and a black foot. Silver half handle, spool, and pillars. "Bill Ballan" and "Lightweight" engraved into one sideplate. Some handling marks but near mint condition overall with minimal to any actual fishing use. Should fish a #3 or #4 nicely. Comes in a maroon faux leather pouch with Bill Ballan's name