Bogdan Steelhead Fly Reel - RHW

Bogdan Steelhead Fly Reel - RHWFor sale here is a Bogdan Steelhead Model fly reel. The reel is set up for right hand retrieve but can be switched to left hand retrieve for a small fee. The reel is in excellent condition with some cosmetic marks as you can clearly see in the photos. Comes with the original suede bag. Steelhead Model specs: Frame diameter 3 1 4" Spool width 1 5 32" Line capacity WF9+75yds Weight 5. 5 oz.

For sale here is a pre-war Hardy Perfect with scarce "rings-up" position agate line guard (no cracks)

Also included with the sale are letters from Gary Howells on his letterhead to the original owner

size 13/64 black aluminum ferrules with a great fit

Oxidized guides with a nice agate stripping guide

Reverse half wells grip with cork reel seat and pocketed nickel silver butt cap and slide band

One of the tips was impacted during shipping and there was some resultant splintering of the cane between the last snake guide and the tip-top

his prize student was Everett Garrison

There were less than 30 "Bob Doerr" models ever made and I'm guessing this may rank near the top of the heap as far as condition goes

Serial #66099 made in 1972

The reel seat is also rare for this rod -- a slide band with black anodized acorn and pocket cap over cork barrel -- which is the same seat featured on the first run of my limited edition "Spinoza" models

Includes original labeled bag and original labeled tube

The full wells grip is 6 1/2" in length and fits wonderfully in the hand