Bill Archuletta Fly Reel 5 1/2" 11'3" Antique tapered and stamped perfection

Antique tapered and stamped perfection tip-tops

Bluing on the tip-tops shows wear

"Bill Ballan" engraved into the counterbalance

on a level matched by only 2 or 3 modern makers

For sale here is a size 4/0 Edward Vom Hofe Model 504 Tobique Salmon fly reel in fair overall condition

Bill Archuletta Fly Reel 5 1/2" 11'3" Antique tapered and stamped perfectionA rare Bill Archuletta fly reel, set up for LHW. 5" diameter with a 1 1 4" spool width. Black anodized throughout with the sole exception being a bright spindle cap holding the spool on. Heavily ported throughout, including the spool drum, with the sole exception being the rear faceplate. Good used condition with some modest wear marks on the frame and a little residue on the inside of the spool from old backing. Mechanically perfect and ready to go,