Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 11'6" by Lefty Kreh & Harry

by Lefty Kreh & Harry Middleton – 176 pp

A fine example of a Maxwell period Leonard

The Hermann Large Trout utilizes the same double brake shoe drag as his salmon reels

These are the 3/4 and 5/6 models

hollow built bamboo rod with full wells grip

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Midge Reel 2 1/2" 11'6" by Lefty Kreh & HarryA 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