What do I have here?

[Colston Newton]

Here's a site for glass guys...Good info there.
[url=http://p097.ezboard.com/bfiberglassflyrodders:1af38]http://p097.ezboard.com/bfiberglassflyrodders[/url:1af38]

HCH is DT 7. Here's a site with a conversion chart.
[url=http://www.hookhack.com/flylinesize.html:1af38]http://www.hookhack.com/flylinesize.html[/url:1af38]

[mwebb]

Thanx CN

I have seen that chart. I haven't been able to find it for a year.

[Kalmed]

Wow, now that I've had few days to read all the information I was forwarded, and attempt to take some pictures. I took a closer look at the rod, (now that I know what to look for) and the jury is in...

It is a pre-1941 Wright @ McGill, Granger SPECIAL, 8'6", 4.5 oz boo.

Thanks for all the help and information, this was a lesson in history and I'm not looking for an easy $20 bucks (lol).
I will admit it would be nice to fish this rod and create a few memories of my own to pass on, but will I loose value if I take the plastic wrap off the cork?

That little bit of plastic warp adds hundreds to the price. If you want it as a collectible investment, leave it on.

If you just want to fish a damn fine bamboo fly rod, which it is, then do what you want. It's up to you.

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[Jim Hatch]

Hi Folks,

I may be off base but danged if I can
remember plastic protection on new cork
grips back in the 40's. Anyone remember
for sure? Warm regards, Jim

[dleo6446]

Kalmed,
not so sure about that pre 1941 Wright McGill...WM didn't take over Granger until 1946 so that possibly could be a bit prior to their rod venture...

Leo

(p.s. 1946 was a FANTASTIC year too.....)

[This message has been edited by dleo6446 (edited 17 July 2005).]

[Fishnfool]

You have a great rod there. Goodwin Granger (Denver businessman & tournament caster) made rods in Denver from 1918 until 1931. That's when Wright-McGill got into the picture. They produced rods using the Wright-McGill & Granger name until around 1942 when things switched over to just Wright-McGill. In about 1955 the production of Granger bamboo rods was stopped. Granger bamboo rods were treated with ammonia which gave the bamboo a distinct appearance.

Ask around with the folks at Clarks. That's where all the serious bamboo aficionado's hang out [url=http://p205.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum:e6361]http://p205.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum[/url:e6361]



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Albuquerque, NM

[Catch 22]

It is a pre-1941 Wright @ McGill, Granger SPECIAL, 8'6", 4.5 oz boo

No, it's not a pre 1941 W&M. W&M didn't take over Granger until 1946

Goodwin Granger (Denver businessman & tournament caster) made rods in Denver from 1918 until 1931. That's when Wright-McGill got into the picture. They produced rods using the Wright-McGill & Granger name until around 1942 when things switched over to just Wright-McGill.

Ummm, nope. Go back and read the part of dleo's thread from Banjo's web site. Accurate info from an extremely knowledgeable source.

Ask around with the folks at Clarks. That's where all the serious bamboo aficionado's hang out [url=http://p205.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum:c155f]http://p205.ezboard.com/bclarksclassicflyrodforum[/url:c155f]

True, very true. That's why I suggested it earlier in this thread.

As far as the plastic, listen to what RStouff said. Dead on.

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[Kalmed]

I will post pics to confirm plastic wrap on cork.Still having difficulity getting good photo's without bad reflection and getting detail of stamps and signatures.

I get the pre-1941 due to the fact that the tube that matches the model is metal. As I understand, granger switched to plastic in container material in 1941 due to the war.
Then reel mount is marked 1930, but I assume that is the patent date not the rods, Next to GRANGER SPECIAL is the 1938 two flats below the Wright & McGill.
I have read about the lacqure finnish that gives the rod a unique amber color, and turn the thread the Granger green.
I got much of my information form BANJO and the many threads in antique, and appraisals.

[billknepp]

mine gets the fish'in treatment...as it was built by someone who wanted it that way.....and I like fishing ALL my rods..I keep none as wall hangers..If I happen to break any or all of em...so be it...It was only money any way....can't take it with ya in the end ....But the memories with these rods are worth their weight in gold to me....
Just my simple minded Opinion......

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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best

"Wish ya great fishing"

Bill