Bogdan Trout Fly Reel - LHW Mint (1st Model)

Bogdan Trout Fly Reel - LHW Mint (1st Model)For sale here is a scarce early model Bogdan Trout fly reel AS NEW UNUSED condition. Capacity is WF5 plus 20 yds. Set up for left hand wind. Comes with original suede case. This reel has never been lined or mounted on a rod. According to a provenance letter from Carmine Lisella of the Jordan Mills Rod Company, this is one of the first ten trout reels Stan made, which were initially delivered by Harry Darbee to members of the Theodore Gordon Fly

and reel pouch

The Dry Fly Salmon was slightly smaller in capacity than Paul's Standard Salmon

For sale here is a 6’6" 2/2 H

Keeper 1 flat right

and the pawl is upgraded to stainless steel

otherwise a very nice reel mechanically

The cork grip shows some soiling bu there are no varnish defects or hook digs

For sale here is a spare spool only for a Model 2300 fly reel from CRI

The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of edge wear preventing it being mint

Medium cigar grip with nicely done ring and pocket cap with alternating bands of walnut

Comes in the standard Bogdan suede pouch

One side stuffed with flies -- 100+ total and all appear unused