Bogdan Model 0 Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod The slide band seat spacer

The slide band seat spacer looks like walnut and the oxidized cap and ring hardware has the "Payne / Reg US Pat Off" and "Sold by Abercombie and Fitch NY" stamps

The action of the rod is medium

No hook digs and the ferrule fits are not too loose

The grip has some slight ridging

Bogdan Model 0 Fly Reel Two Handed Fly Rod The slide band seat spacerA Bogdan model 0 salmon reel, set up for RHW. 3 1 4" diameter with a 1 3 8" spool width. Capacity for holding a #9 line with 150 yards of backing. This was the singlehanded workhorse model in the Bogdan catalog. Mint, unused condition. The reel is pristine. Silver anodized frame and spool, with a clear anodized foot, serpentine handle, oil port cover, poacher's knob, and Bogdan nameplate. Black sideplates. Double action 2: 1 retrieve and the famous