Bogdan Model 300 Salmon Reel

Bogdan Model 300 Salmon ReelA very nice Bogdan 300 Salmon reel, one of the most desirable spey reels ever made. It doesn't get any better than this for larger salmon or steelhead rivers. This is the second largest model in the Bogdan lineup, with a 3. 75" diameter and 1. 375" spool width. Built to fish #10 lines it holds 200 yards of 20 lb backing and weighs 12. 5 ounces. Set up for RHW. This one is in excellent used condition with some rim rash concentrated in the "resting

All the guides are secure

They have all of the features of the original Perfections including the handsome arrowhead drag adjuster with the red indicator dots

beautiful and classic Phillipson wraps - brown tipped with yellow spiral wraps

The reel is in very good condition with original Hardy pouch and the spool is in very good condition with aftermarket neoprene case

Hoagy built this rod in 1983 and it is one of just two of these models that he built over the course of his career - a rare sight indeed

Gray frost coated frame and spool with an aluminum foot and ivorine handle

Agate stripper and dark HSS snake guides the rest of the way

Impregnated cane with three up nodes

He stated this is one of his most favorite rods from his days at Winston and also one of the greatest rod models Winston ever made

The flies range in size from #14-#22

nickle silver hardware

the reel to match