Bogdan 0 Fly Reel RHW w/spare spool

Bogdan 0 Fly Reel RHW w/spare spoolA nice Bogdan "0" model fly reel, set up for RHW, 3 1 4" in diameter. A very early model fully ventilated on both the spool and side plates. This model was built for #9 lines for single handed rods, and holds 150 yards of backing. The side plates are anodized black and the spool and rim are a light champagne color. Silver serpentine crank handle, poacher button, and oil cap. A previous owner has thoughtfully engraved his name on the side plate. This

Polished aluminum downlocking screw-lock and a black bakelite seat with the threads cut into the bakelite

These model reels are no longer made and the closest current offering is Joe's Deluxe II which is price at $2

This rod was made for a personal friend of Toms and I think the light tip was intended for very fast and accurate delivery of midges while the heavier tip was designed for throwing crickets and large drys

Attractively styled cigar grip slopes back to “Catskill” style reel seat lip

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The rod bag is a gray olive color and the rod tube is painted brown with a heavy brass collar and top

The snake guides appear to be black stainless steel

The Winston label sewn to the bag has the old San Francisco address

aluminum tube with a green data sticker

Good ferrule fit and very straight

left-hand wind

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