Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" EF Payne Rod Company Hard rubber side plates

Hard rubber side plates

A perfect dry-fly rod for tricky waters

Three up node pattern in nicely pressed small nodes

The magnetic clasp works flawlessly and attaches strong and secure

I don't know anything about the origins of this pattern although it reminds me of the Green Spey

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" EF Payne Rod Company Hard rubber side platesFor 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