Goodwin Granger bamboo fly rod - Colorado Special 9043

9' - 4 3/4 oz. GOODWIN GRANGER COLORADO SPECIAL - GCS9043 - Yes, this is a 9043. Butt and mid ferrules measure 17 and 11/64", respectively. The 4 3/4oz blonde cane Colorado Special's, manufactured between 1926 and 1931, are beautiful and quite rare. They have a light, smooth, comparatively soft action and makes an excellent fishing model for moderate trout fly work. This particular rod is very straight, has no delaminating sections, cracks or damage to the cane. All sections are full length. The ferrules and guides are in great shape, as are the original silk wraps. Cork grip is also in fine condition having no hook digs or cuts. The nickle silver reel seat is as nice as you will find on a rod this old. There are no dents in the seat whatsoever. It looks as though a reel has never been placed on this rod. Everything is original on this rod right down to the varnish. The varnish, however, is in poor condition and will need a new coat. Rod comes with original bag in poor condition, and a very seldom seen aluminum tip tube. Rod can be shipped in a heavy PVC tube for an extra charge of $10.

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