Bogdan Model 0 Salmon Reel

Bogdan Model 0 Salmon ReelA Bogdan model 0 salmon reel, set up for RHW. 3 1 4" diameter with a 1 3 8" spool width. Capacity for holding a #9 line with 150 yards of backing. It weighs 10. 7 ounces on my scale. This was the singlehanded workhorse model in the Bogdan catalog. Good used condition with some rim rash concentrated in the "resting spot" on the frame edges, and a tiny bit of scuffing around the takeapart screws, but pretty clean overall. Champagne anodized frame and

The usual superb coat of varnish from T&T

A nice early monarch fly reel made by Joe Saracione

2-tip built for a #3/4 line

The finish of the rod is more consistent with the early 1970’s brown-wrapped Leonards

A few of the silk wraps display the "frosting" effect

The ferrule fits are good and the full length rod is straight

Wraps are chestnut brown with red tipping

This indicates that the rod was made in 1970 when Gary was 37 years old (he started numbering his rods at 3700) so this is the 25th rod he made after leaving Winston

Mechanically the reel is still in good condition with a strong RHW fixed check and some end play like most Uniqua-style reels

Ideal for 1/16 to 1/4 oz

The rod packs into a cloth bag and aluminum tube

Brass hinge and original white painted interior with working clasp