Bogdan 50 Light Salmon Reel - LHW

Bogdan 50 Light Salmon Reel - LHWA nice Bogdan model 50 Light Salmon fly reel, set up for LHW. Good used condition, with some minor rim rash here and there. This is the sole single action salmon model that the Bogdans made as part of their standard catalog, and is 3 1 2" in diameter with a 1 5 32" spool width. It weighs 9 ounces and is designed to hold a #9 line with 110 yards of backing. It boasts the coveted Bogdan double brake drag. There are no identifying numbers stamped on or

Fixed 1912 era compensating check mechanism

The rod's action is fast like graphite

"  On the wrap flat we have "Penta number one" denoting the first rod of the series

It has been cleaned and shows light ridging

features the flat back plate

The blank is unsanded with maroon wraps

For sale here is a 2 7/8" Hardy Perfect with Duplicated MKII check

Comes with original brown suede bag and hang tag

A fine reel

A classic Payne rod with the "Made for Abercrombie & Fitch Co

) and subsequently lost the tip top

A finely preserved and very historic rod that highlights what a fine craftsman and how ahead of his time E