Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' A terrific rod from one

A terrific rod from one of the best makers around

In a stroke of luck I had just acquired tooling which would allow me to make the Payne style acorns which I had long admired

This rod has delicate action tips and would be excellent for medium-to-small stream dry fly fishing

Clean varnish

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' A terrific rod from oneFor sale here is a prototype reel made by one of the best American reel makers in history, Joe Janciuras. This reel came from a friend of the family and this is the only one of its kind known to exist. A very early reel in Joe's esteemed reel making career. The reel was bought directly from Joe's son in law in Rochester, NY where Joe's shop was when he was making reels. The following is the description from Joe's son in law: This is a Stan Bogdan type