Lee Wulff Ultimate Reel (designed by Stanley Bogdan)

Lee Wulff Ultimate Reel (designed by Stanley Bogdan)For sale here is a very scarce "Lee Wulff Ultimate" fly reel made in the late 1960s. Many notable fly fishing visionaries were involved in this limited edition run of 100 reels. Stanley Bogdan designed the reel in collaboration with Lee Wulff, perhaps as far back as the late 50s. Lee Wulff was involved with Orvis at that time and upon leaving Orvis and joining forces with Norm Thompson, he convinced Thompson's partner, Peter Alport to fund the

Lightly used with a bit of rim rash but otherwise in great condition

The writing is likely that of Bessie Bailey

Carpenter is a recognized master of the Catskill school of rod building and is no longer taking new orders

this certainly sounds as though he is referring to Leonard and Payne rods

dirty but in good original shape

unused and unlined

The butt cap shows very minor wear around the rim

Includes original bag and leather tube with brass appointments

Recently 99% of Tom's time has been spent in with a spey rod in his hands

Blunt cigar grip- 3/8" corks

The blued step-down ferrules have a perfect fit

Weiler has designated this rod as more of a 5wt