Bill Ballan Model 44 Fly Reel 8'6" Summers states in his provenance

Summers states in his provenance letter

Cap and ring reel seat with a beautifully grained mortised walnut spacer

Well used condition with typical cosmetic wear throughout but perfectly smooth mechanically

Hayes" and has the rarely seen die stamp "HL Leonard Makers

The ferrule plug is missing

Bill Ballan Model 44 Fly Reel 8'6" Summers states in his provenanceA Bill Ballan model 44 fly reel, his homage to the early Leonard raised pillar classic. 2 1 4" diameter with a 3 4" spool width. Excellent used condition, with some mounting marks on the foot and some very minor smudging on the rims being the only sign of use. Very clean throughout. Fixed check and set up for RHW. Would work nicely for lines up to a DT3. Silver frame, spool, and foot, with black sideplates. "Bill Ballan" and "Model 44" etched into the