Inside Bogdan Fly Reels: Examining the Famous Bogdan Drag System
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- Bogdan fly reels are among the most celebrated reels in the history of fly fishing. Made by the father-son duo Stan and Steve Bogdan in their Nashua, New Hampshire workshop, these reels developed a tremendous following among angling luminaries on salmon rivers around the world. They remain one of the most coveted reels available anywhere and hold pride of place in most anglers collections.
Today we're going to take a closer look at what makes Bogdan fly reels so famous, including taking the reel apart to have a closer look at the innovative Bogdan drag design, one that remained largely unchanged for the better part of seven decades. As any Bogdan aficionado will tell you, there is a good reason for that, as they were not only capable of stopping large fish, but would do so year after year with a minimum of upkeep.
Specifically we'll take a look at several different Bogdan models, including a model 00, a model 400, and a model 1 and 2. Then we'll take apart the model 2 to break down the Bogdan drag design and better understand the elements which make the drag so powerful and durable.
Note: We filmed this video before Steve Bogdan sadly passed away in August of 2021 and want to express our condolences to Sandy and the rest of the Bogdan family.
For more information about Bogdan reels, you can visit our website at: www.spinozarod...
0:38 The Style of a Bogdan Reel
1:28 Bogdan Reel Colors
2:48 Bogdan Reel Click and Drag Sound
3:20 Tips for Taking Apart a Bogdan Reel
5:09 Bogdan "Takeapart" Screws
6:10 Bogdan Multiplying Retrieves
8:25 The Bogdan Drag: The Central Drum
11:26 The Bogdan Drag: The Brakes
14:20 The Bogdan Drag: The Drag Adjuster
16:35 The Bogdan Drag: The Poacher's Knob
18:00 Bogdans as Bench-made Reels
19:45 Recommended Reading - Bogdan by Graydon Hilyard
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Mr Bogdan's shop was in the same building as my dad's company...I was 15 at the time (1980)...Got to watch how he built these masterpieces 👌🤗
Thank you for this excellent video!
Think you for sharing this very interesting article. I am a retired tool maker of 47 years. Always wanted to make my own salmon reel but never had the time. Believe me when I say that I know what it takes to machine by hand holding plus or minus 0.002 inch. I have great respect for Mr Bogdan. He has taken a lot of knowledge to the grave with him and The world was a better place with Him. There aren't very many of us old machinist left. Eney way, think you! For a wonderful video. Best wishes from Ohio. WALTER
Thanks for the kind words Walter, and glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the craftsmanship that Stan brought to his reels will stand the test of time!
Very cool to see just how the drag and paw system works and how each reel was made . Thanks for the video
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it!
Awesome video! Thank you so much - I've subscribed to both your channel and your mail list. Any chance of a similar video for Saracione reels? I'd love to understand how the inside of a Mark V multiplier works.
Hello - many thanks! Yes, that’s a great suggestion. I’d like to do some one a variety of reels and Joe’s are great. That would be fun. Stay tuned! :)
Super well done. Great explanations. One day I’d like to find a well used large trout in a left hand retrieve. We’ll used because well, my Todd are well used 😄
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@@matthewgrallert1603 thank you, I’m glad you liked it! Yes, matching a Bogdan to a fine bamboo rod is a great problem to have! :)
Mr. Bogdan switched the brakes pads in 1951 from Micarta to Delrin.
Correct!
What is the address for your website? It wasn’t quite clear in this video
www.spinozarods.com