Bogdan Model 50 Salmon Fly Reel (All Black) - LHW 6 Weight Medium slow to medium action

Medium slow to medium action

The pencil marks used to line up the guides while wrapping were unfortunately not erased before varnishing

This is the lightest post-fire era rod Leonard made

Chestnut silks with black and white tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

Bogdan Model 50 Salmon Fly Reel (All Black) - LHW 6 Weight Medium slow to medium actionFor sale here is a near mint condition Bogdan Model 50 light salmon fly reel in left hand wind. This is the rare all black model. Original suede case. The reel includes the inscribed name of the original owner and legendary fly tier, John S. Barr. As you can see in the photos, the prior owner covered over the name with a black magic marker. Model 50 specs follow: Frame diameter 3 1 2" Spool width 1 5 32" Line capacity WF9+110 Weight 9. 0 oz. Direct