Bogdan Model #2 Salmon Reel EF Payne Rod Company We crafted a unique reel

We crafted a unique reel seat of magnificent tiger maple over an underbody or cork exposed through the reel seat mortise

Circa 1930's judging by the check and hardware

honey-colored cane temper

evidenced by the hexagonal nut on the crankside plate

and comes with a replacement brown canvas bag and aluminum tube

Bogdan Model #2 Salmon Reel EF Payne Rod Company We crafted a unique reelA superb Bogdan Model #2 Salmon Reel, 3 3 4" diameter and set up for LHW. Mint condition, I can find no sign that this reel has been fished. 1 3 8" spool width, and it weighs 12. 3 oz on my scale. Black anodized side plates with warm champagne frame and spool. The crank handle is silver as are the foot, oil port cover, poacher's knob, Bogdan nameplate, and the drag adjuster frame. "No. 2" is stamped on the side of the foot. The reel has the famous