Paul Hermann "Baby Hermann" Trout Reel 7'3" A superb Bogdan model 50

A superb Bogdan model 50 salmon reel in left-hand-wind with a rare palming plate

For sale here is a 1929 fishing tackle catalog by retailer Willmarth Tackle Co

and a generously swelled butt

Serial #4538 (which I believe puts the manufacture date at 1979)

This one is serial #073

Paul Hermann "Baby Hermann" Trout Reel 7'3" A superb Bogdan model 50A superb little "Baby Hermann" fly reel by the late Dr. Paul Hermann. 2 5 8" diameter with a spool width of 7 8". Neutral wind that could be fished either LHW or RHW. Near mint condition with just a small trace of cosmetic rubbing to the frame edges in a few places, but no major scratches anywhere and the sideplates are pristine. Very nice condition overall. This is the epitome of a bench made reel, with Dr. Hermann making only 112 of these Baby