Bogdan Model 400 Salmon Reel - LHW 7 Weight Philbrook was a "Gunsmith's Machinist"

Philbrook was a "Gunsmith's Machinist" in Bangor

With a sealed carbon fiber drag

Young "Midge" bamboo fly rod

There is some noticeable end play like many of the latch "Uniqua" styled reels

The reel seat is an all cork barrel with a lightweight nickel silver pocket cap with a narrow ring set off from the grip by a knurled nickel silver cork check

Bogdan Model 400 Salmon Reel - LHW 7 Weight Philbrook was a "Gunsmith's Machinist"A gorgeous Bogdan model 400 salmon reel, set up for LHW. This is one you don't see every day especially with a left hand retrieve! The largest model in the standard Bogdan catalog, this reel has a 4" diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. It weighs approximately 16. 5 ounces and was designated as having capacity to carry a #12 line and 275 yards of backing. It should accommodate just about any modern shooting head or mid or long belly spey line and would