Bogdan 00 Grilse Reel HL Leonard likely dating from just after

likely dating from just after Paul Young

The seat is a varnished and mortised burl walnut

This Hardy Bougle MKIV 3 1/4" trout reel is made in England and accompanied by an extra spool

The name is written on the bamboo section along with the series number

Just about the only negative about this rod (and I'm probably being a little over-scrupulous here) is that there are some very small digs in the cork from where the snake guides have pressed into it while the rod was in the tube

Bogdan 00 Grilse Reel HL Leonard likely dating from just afterA Stan Bogdan 00 Grilse Reel in great used condition. This 00 was one of Stan's lighter models, designated as a reel for grilse or large sea trout. Weighing 10 ounces, it has a 3 1 4" diameter and a 1. 15" spool width, designed to hold a #7 weight line. This reel is in great shape, with one small scuff on the rim but otherwise excellent working condition with lots of fishing left in it. This reel is set up for right hand wind and includes a poacher's