Bogdan 400 Fly Reel LHW

Bogdan 400 Fly Reel LHWWow! A mint Bogdan 400 fly reel, the largest model in Stan's catalog. This reel is incredibly rare, especially in LHW, and has never seen a line put on it. It's in the exact mint condition in which it left the Bogdan shop. The 400 model was designed for use with large two handed rods on big rivers going after big fish (Norway, the Restigouche, etc.). It is 4" in diameter with a 1. 625" spool width, and was built for #12 lines with 125 yards of 20lb

Strong click check with an on/off button

Its been fished

the Phantom #5"

butt cap and edge wear to ferrule welt

Midway down the shaft "The Penns Creek" is lettered in Tom's immaculate hand

Some of the photos show examples of his work

I used some of this extra wood to make the middle section of the needles

This rod also comes with an unusual brass top and collar (photo below) that I made while experimenting with a new style and design

2 screw nickel silver line guard

Anodized gold

Maker" die stamp on the butt cap

This rod has been re-finished and the original inscription preserved: "The Phantom