Stanley E. Bogdan Sr.
 

For all that have known or own a "BOGDAN " reel ,it is with sadness I say that this great person passed away a few days ago . As soon as I know any additional information, I will post it . Allan

That would be Stanley Bogdan Sr.?

About 10 years ago I contacted Stan Bogdan to order one of his "Baby Bogdan-Wide" trout reels. Stan told me he was really backed up and didn't want to give me any kind of a delivery date, but did say it would probably be over a year. After patiently waiting 4 years---yes 4 years, I finally received it. These reels were in such demand at the time that they were selling on the secondary market for nearly double their initial price---which was considerable relatively speaking.

After receiving the reel I felt so fortunate to have acquired a fly fishing "Holy Grail" that I just couldn't bring myself to using it, so it sat in a display case for a couple of years just gathering dust. I didn't think this was what the Bogdan's had intended for one of their creations, so in a weak moment I ended up selling it. I really regret that decision as it rates as one of my all-time blunders--in both not fishing it and then selling it. :banghead:

RIP Mr. Bogdan.

My former brother in law has 2 Bogdans that the recieved as a gift when he got promoted at work. A salmon size and a trout reel. They are about 30 years old and he has never used them once. They sure are pretty though.

I've never felt such a smooth yet 'train-stopping' drag in any reel.

I should have one gracing my cane rods, but I got started on Parkers with non fluid steel barrels and it has corrupted me!
Jerry

A great loss. I have several, plus the book and several painting of Bogdans and Stanley Bogdan.