Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2 5/8" Gary Siemer Knurled tensioner works perfectly

Knurled tensioner works perfectly

Straight-line lettering from the late 1940s or early 1950s

For sale here is a 1932 fishing tackle catalog by retailer Willmarth Tackle Co

The only marks are to the reel foot where it was once attached to a rod

The extra spool has an #10 F/S Hi-D wet tip line and comes in a brown suede leather pouch

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Fly Reel 2 5/8" Gary Siemer Knurled tensioner works perfectlyA small Bill Ballan raised pillar trout reel, 2 5 8" in diameter. Neutral bias that allows for reeling in either direction with a satisfying click. Black side plates with a light gold frame and foot with a silver spool and crank handle. "Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance. I can find a few very minor marks from handling but I doubt this reel has ever been fished. Should work nicely with a #3 or #4. Comes in a suede zipper pouch.