Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Trout Reel 2 5/8" 4 Weight Sideplates were black-anodized

Sideplates were black-anodized

For sale here is an Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 Restigouche fly reel - size 4/0

Half wells grip and mortised

Makers" stamped in a cartouche on the ring and a hidden pocket cap

Small amount of paint wear commensurate with minimal use

Bill Ballan Raised Pillar Trout Reel 2 5/8" 4 Weight Sideplates were black-anodizedA 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, though with perhaps a slight favor to RHW. Black side plates with a silver frame and foot with a silver spool and crank handle fixed on the spool. "Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance. Near mint condition, as I can find a few very minor marks from use but I doubt this reel has seen much action at