Bogdan 300 Salmon Reel - RHW

Bogdan 300 Salmon Reel - RHWA rare Bogdan model 300 salmon reel, set up for RHW, with a spare spool. This was one of Stan's two largest catalogued models with a 3 3 4" diameter and 1 5 8" spool width, perfect for matching with a large two handed rod. This is an all black model, with a black frame and black sideplates, the latter of which have a slight copper sheen to them. The handle is silver as well as the foot, oil port cover, poacher's knob, and Bogdan nameplate. The drag

Some grip soiling and a chip from the varnish on the oxidization of the female ferrule

The rod is in excellent+ original condition having been fished sparingly

Ferrules are tight and clean and the rod is straight

A beautiful Hardy reel

Springs could be replacements or just tweaked by a prior owner

drawings and charts

and ivory grasp in fine condition

so one would assume John made the second tip at a later date

Complete with original bag

This is a late Maryland or early Fisk Ave Greenfield period rod

this reel is mint mint mint

as well as the line and backing