Bogdan 400 Salmon Reel - RHW

Bogdan 400 Salmon Reel - RHWA rare Bogdan model 400 salmon reel, set up for RHW. This is one you don't see every day! The largest model in the standard Bogdan catalog, this reel has a 4" diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. It weighs approximately 16. 5 ounces and was designated as having capacity to carry a #12 line and 275 yards of backing. It should accommodate just about any modern shooting head or mid or long belly spey line and would match up perfectly for rods 14' and up.

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a beautifully figured wood spacer

letterhead dated 1954

The reel weighs 7 1/4 oz

Serial number R-9

The ferrules are size 18/64 and 11/64 and the fit is perfect

Attractive bubble gum (erinoid) handle spins freely

Take down is accomplished with the single center screw on the back side plate

A great reference guide for these two sporting equipment vendors from the 50's

Minor spool/spindle play like most Uniquas

Counterbalanced serpentine handle with the oil port built into the retaining screw

characteristic of Scott rods

The script remains clean and bold