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cdmoore	Earliest Bougle reels		Lead	[-]
Posts: 2862 06/30/2009 00:25 Moderator	Tags : None Does anyone have pictures/scans of (a) the Bougle info from the 1903 Anglers' Guide and/or (b) examples of the earliest few years of Bougle production. I understand that Neil Freeman had a 3" model in 2001 (lot 480). Also Pardy & Sons supposedly auctioned off a 3 1/8 model in the last few years. There was a purported 3 incher recently on the auction site. I've heard of a few other sources, but never seen one. There are some private (status and personality) collectors who have 5+ examples of the Bougle, but again, I haven't seen the reels. If you don't want to post or wish to be hidden from general, feel free to email or send me a PM. Much obliged, Chris "If you finish in 7 days, I'll pay you for 10. If you finish in 10 days, I'll pay you for 7." ~Ballykissangel Last Edited By: cdmoore 06/30/2009 01:10. Edited 1 time.
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fishnbanjo		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6088 06/30/2009 06:51 the Canefather	Chris, They were 3" or 3 1/4" I imagine the one you saw listed at 3 1/8" was measured incorrectly. banjo Fly fishing is my Quisisana (the name is Italian for "place where one heals one's self.") "...... SLG Visit my website about Bamboo rods... Fishnbanjo's Place
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bow river		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1516 06/30/2009 09:29	chris only ever heard of a 3 and a 3 1/4 size , but there could very well be five diff reels with checks and leading , i know i have seen one that was a all correct leaded bougle , plus the 1904, 1912, 1917 or mark 1 and last i seen a mark 11 , plus seen one that they say was a polish model , i have always wanted one , 3 inch is just to small for me , but i'd jump at a 3 1/4 if i could find one , and if the price was not to high Rich For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com
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Aransas		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 221 06/30/2009 09:40	The one that sold last week on the "auction" site was 3" and had the original check system. It looked to be in very good condition and went for over $3600. I think there are some very passionate and wealthy collectors out there.
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cdmoore	Purported 3 1/8 1912-check	#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2863 06/30/2009 13:47 Moderator	This is from the Pardy & Sons catalog from 2006. There were no internal pictures, nor do I have the reverse. But here is the text: "REEL: A scarce early Hardy Bougle 1912 check reel, 2 7/8" diameter, 3 1/8" across pillars, lightweight alloy fly reel, ivory handle, face plate stamped with maker's circular logo and "Bougle Reel", strapped rim tension regulator, smooth brass foot, lower rolling pillar, Factory rim in-fill to side of pillar support. Illus. 1000/1500 [Pounds]" "If you finish in 7 days, I'll pay you for 10. If you finish in 10 days, I'll pay you for 7." ~Ballykissangel
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Ken M 44		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3102 06/30/2009 14:54 Immoderatus Britannicus	Chris - you gotta be careful trusting those Auctioneer's descriptions I would not mind betting they assumed 3 1/8 because of 'Perfect' sizing and that they did not come across many Bougle's
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cdmoore	Quite possibly	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2864 06/30/2009 15:29 Moderator	Agreed. And no need to remind me! But don't you find it odd that they have measurements for the winding plate housing AND the pillars? Doesn't prove anything, but... NOW...who has examples? "If you finish in 7 days, I'll pay you for 10. If you finish in 10 days, I'll pay you for 7." ~Ballykissangel
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bow river		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1517 06/30/2009 16:31	chris them auction houses couldn't measure a tea cup and get it correct , i'v asked for many many condition reports of reels and have them come back as the ?? so and so is good , and then find out that it's not what they say , my daddy always told us , ''you never buy a pig in a bag'' always have some extra eyes look and have someone play with the reel in there own hands , i just think if it was one in 3 1/8 then it would be in one of the 3 hardy books or in one of them old hardy catalogs , even that rare hardy 1912 check 2 3/4 with red agate that randy had , was talk of it in one of them hardy books and only a couple ever made , no one can be 100% sure it was not made in a 3 1/8 , but i think being 98% sure it was not made is more like it , yet you keep hunting chris as thats the game we all play , looking for the holly grail in the perfect reel that no one else has , bigger question chris is , did they ever make that bougle in LHW for all the rich people , i have never seen or heard of one Rich For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com Last Edited By: bow river 06/30/2009 16:38. Edited 1 time.
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fishnbanjo		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 6091 06/30/2009 16:36 the Canefather	Rich, I have seen photos of 2 LHW Bougle's banjo Fly fishing is my Quisisana (the name is Italian for "place where one heals one's self.") "...... SLG Visit my website about Bamboo rods... Fishnbanjo's Place
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bow river		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1518 06/30/2009 16:43	LHW bougle reel , and 2 of them , now that would be a reel worth some big hard cold cash , almost as rare as that LHW barton dry fly reel coming up for sale , i'm really surprised that a few fake ones havn't showed up on the place we not talk about , it never surprises me what i see for hardys now after all the searching i'v done , they would make just about whatever they could to sell to someone Rich For vintage fly reels & bamboo rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river , i have a special for our bamboo forum members www.bowriveradventures.com
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