Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' At around only 30 rods

At around only 30 rods said to have been built

Clean varnish

Varnished spanish cedar spacer with a cap and ring seat

A terrific rod from one of the best makers around

and cap and ring

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' At around only 30 rodsFor 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