A nice Bogdan Model 100 salmon reel, set up for RHW. 3 1/2" diameter with a 1 5/32" spool width, and rated for a #9 line with 110 yards of backing. A very nice model for switch or light spey fishing. Black sideplates with a copper tone to them that you sometimes find on Bogdans. Black drag adjuster with a silver frame and spool, along with a silver handle, foot, oil port cover, poacher's knob, and the standard Bogdan nameplate. This reel comes from the collection of Frank Godchaux III, an avid salmon fisherman whose reels are featured in Graydon Hilyard's book on the Bogdans. Notably, Mr. Godchaux had many of his reels engraved by the celebrated engraver EC Prudhomme (1911-1990) known by sportsmen for his masterly gun engraving. Here, Prudhomme has engraved a beautiful triad of Mr. Godchaux's initials in a lovely script, offset by a salmon fly and a leaping salmon engraving to the lower left and right, respectively, all done on the faceplate. This reel is mechanically sound but has moderate cosmetic use, with rim rash around most of the rim and a few moderate scratches. The owner's initials have also been lightly scratched into the rim near the foot. The sideplates have some moderate cosmetic use with a few light scratches here and there. The drag adjuster has some brassing as well. The foot is nice and straight and has "100" stamped into the side. This reel is mechanically sound with a nice tight spool and is set up with a 2:1 multiplier retrieve. Comes in a suede brown leather bag.