For 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 mintcondition with only very slight handling marks. Right orleft hand retrieve with a neutral bias. Just enough tension to prevent spool backlash. Comes with original felt-lined wooden presentationcase. Reel weighs 5 1/8 oz. with a diameter of 2 5/8″ and spool width of 0.75″.