Bogdan Model 0 Fly Reel - RHW

Bogdan Model 0 Fly Reel - RHWFor sale here is a Bogdan Model 0 fly reel in excellent used condition. Right hand retrieve. Original owner's name engraved into the backplate. Typical use marks exist throughout but no serious dings, etc. Mechanically it's still perfect as one would expect. Original pouch included. Model 0 specs follow: Frame diameter 3 1 4" Spool width 1 3 8" Line capacity WF9+150 Weight 10. 8 oz. 2 to 1 multiplier

82" spool diameter

Wraps at the ferrules are black

Although one of the tip-tops is wrapped in red to distinguish the tips

The reel is right hand retrieve

The ribbed brass foot is full length and unmolested

The tips are not mirrored

The small rod and reel revolutionized fly fishing by enabling anglers to cast small dry fly imitations that would not be drowned by the heavy lines normally used until then

The reel is in near mint condition with a couple of marks on the rim

Beautifully varnished mottle-flamed cane with transparent chestnut-colored wraps

The foot is slightly bent and may have been filed

The Idyl of the Split Bamboo

Dual black aluminum sliding ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer