Bogdan Trout Reel

Bogdan Trout ReelAn excellent Bogdan trout reel in left hand wind. The gold standard of handcrafted reels! Somewhere Stan is still stooped over an ancient Flather lathe just not on our plane of existence! Excellent original condition, small amount of edgewear and scuffing. Purchased directly from Stan by consignor. Comes with original brown drawstring leather bag.

black edges

The seat is a varnished and mortised burl walnut

The butt cap has the Tom Morgan Rodsmiths logo engraved on the bottom (pictured)

Dark walnut burl reel seat with only the barest hint of brassing to the cap

If you are a fan of Joe's work (as I am) then you'll love this little reel - classically inspired but with modern precison

where he lived after leaving Leonard and where we fished together many times

Comes in a velvet bag inside a walnut box with a nice certificate from Seamaster

This is the classic Leonard smaller stream rod

All cork real seat with nickel-silver divider between the seat and grip

A superb RL Winston fly wallet in excellent condition

This rod bears the inscription "26-5-171" on butt section and "171" on both tips

serial #1709