Bogdan Large Steelhead Fly Reel

Bogdan Large Steelhead Fly ReelA very nice Bogdan large steelhead reel, 3 1 2" in diameter and set up for right hand wind. 1 5 32" spool width and weighing approximately 7. 5 ounces. Excellent plus used condition with a little bit of very light rim rash concentrated in the "resting spot" on the rims but very clean throughout. Silver anodized frame, spool, and foot with black side plates, the crankside plate being ventilated. The owner of this reel has kindly provided the original

by famed NW fly tier John Olschewsky in 1990

The tube is also packed in a fine heavy canvas bag with a sleeve for the butt extensions

There is a band of orange and dark purple at the keeper and male ferrules only

the tip tops have a different style hoop

In mint condition

Packed in a varnished wood box (which has some scratches and marks in various areas) with a foam insert with cutouts for the reel as well as the spare spool and oiler bottle included in the package

Capacity: DT4F (3M Supreme) + 80 yds 20#

Young "Martha Marie" bamboo rod -- 7'6" 2/2 5wt with a marked weight of 3

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect with MKII check from the 1950s

The tip sections are both 30 3/4"

the shortest

Very powerful action