Ari 't Hart Ari II Fly Reel & Spare Spool 7'8" The tip is 1/2" shorter

The tip is 1/2" shorter than the butt but was made that way

He spends his summer months on the banks of the Henry's Fork and in winter months he calls Steamboat Springs

This is the finest Ballan reel I've come across

The rod features handsome mottle-flamed cane

though that's with a fully loaded line and backing

Ari 't Hart Ari II Fly Reel & Spare Spool 7'8" The tip is 1/2" shorterFor sale here is an Ari 't Hart Ari II trout fly reel and spare spool in mint condition. Blue gray color option. Made in Holland. The reel is set up for left hand retrieve. Comes with original cases. Spool diameter 2. 83". Weight 5. 75 oz. Capacity up to a WF7+109 yds.