Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 7'11" This late 1960's model is

This late 1960's model is in near mint condition

Only 15 were produced

absolutely blemish free

Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Nice tight drag with only a few small bits of rim rash and some small scuffs to the edge of the screw latch

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 7'11" This late 1960's model isFor 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