Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" EF Payne Rod Company Looks like the ultimate SW

Looks like the ultimate SW reel to me

Serial #1985

The magnetic clasp works flawlessly and attaches strong and secure

Reproduction of circa 1890's all brass Perfect with an edition limited to 1000

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" EF Payne Rod Company Looks like the ultimate SWFor 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