Bogdan 50 Light Salmon Reel - LHW 6' Butternut slide band shows more

Butternut slide band shows more evidence of wear

The rods were both made in 1970 by Ron White

8vo (160 x 240mm)

oval Hardy logo as well as the Rod-in-Hand trademark

the stripping guide wraps need to be replaced for the rod to be fishable again

Bogdan 50 Light Salmon Reel - LHW 6' Butternut slide band shows moreA nice Bogdan model 50 Light Salmon fly reel, set up for LHW. Good used condition, with some minor rim rash here and there. This is the sole single action salmon model that the Bogdans made as part of their standard catalog, and is 3 1 2" in diameter with a 1 5 32" spool width. It weighs 9 ounces and is designed to hold a #9 line with 110 yards of backing. It boasts the coveted Bogdan double brake drag. There are no identifying numbers stamped on or