Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' This rod has delicate action

This rod has delicate action tips and would be excellent for medium-to-small stream dry fly fishing

There is a very minor spot of oxidization on the ring near the reel foot though this can easily be polished out

and cap and ring

A terrific rod from one of the best makers around

An unusual rod in this line weight and with the slide band seat

Joe Janciuras Bogdan-Style Prototype 3 1/4" 13' This rod has delicate actionFor 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