Bogdan by Graydon Hilyard - Limited Edition

Bogdan by Graydon Hilyard - Limited EditionA fine copy of this limited edition book about the Bogdans, authored by the late Graydon Hilyard. Silver stamped green leather. #152 of #250 that were printed. Signed by Stan and Graydon both, with an insert in the front that was only included in this limited edition. Slipcase. 208 pages. An absolute must have for any Bogdan aficionado and a nice chance here to pick up the rarer limited edition of this definitive work.

On the bottom of the cap "D

Mint unused

tiger maple insert

nice and clean

Inside are a number of exquisite color plates of flies devised by Major John Traherne and tied by Schmookler himself

In perfect condition with a drawstring closure and manufactured in New England

Measures 3 1/4" on the outer diameter and 1 1/8" across

Features swiss ferrules

The only signs of use on this rod are a speck of rub wear on the butt cap and a little bright patch on the inside of the guides

there is no ferrule convention for the length of the slide

one that goes farther down to the swell and which is meant to create an action which seems to "cast itself" without being excessively slow

This rod is medium/slow action