Bogdan Steelhead Reel 3 1/4" LHW

Bogdan Steelhead Reel 3 1/4" LHWA very rare un ventilated Bogdan small "Steelhead" model. 3 1 4" diameter with 1. 15" spool width. Weighs 6 ounces and is set up to hold a #9 line and 75 yards of backing. Set up for LHW, which is hard to come by. In mint unused, unlined condition. This is the first unventilated one of these I have seen firsthand, as they are exceedingly rare. Black side plate, with a silver frame, oil cap, and Bogdan ID plate. Tan leather drawstring bag. Very

Varnished cap-and-ring walnut seat with an almost invisible impression on the varnish from the reel foot and ring (which

The nodes are fairly small

Great coloring and in excellent condition overall

cloth slip-case

A rare Seamaster Mark IV fly reel

1931 manufacture date

An excellent Aroner Hunt Pattern that was completed in the mid-to-late 1980's and which is mint and unfished

though it could easily be polished out

10 cork 5" cigar grip shows some roughness from cleaning

Medium brown tone cane with the usual Payne node spacing

Excellent Orvis Fly Wallet

There is no sign of a reel ever contacting the seat either