Thomas & Thomas 25th Anniversary Reel Prototype 7'8" A wonderful trout rod from

A wonderful trout rod from the golden age of bamboo

This is one of his very early rods

A stellar example

and the sports who fished out of them

Spool width - 1 1/16"

Thomas & Thomas 25th Anniversary Reel Prototype 7'8" A wonderful trout rod fromFor sale here is a possibly unique prototype reel made by Bill Ballan for Thomas & Thomas. The T&T 25th Anniversary model reel made by Ballan ended up with a slightly different finished appearance. Near mint condition with only very slight handling marks. Right or left hand retrieve with a neutral bias. Just enough tension to prevent spool backlash. Comes with original felt lined wooden presentation case. Reel weighs 5 1 8 oz. with a diameter of 2 5