Vintage GRANGER VICTORY 9′ Bamboo Fly Fishing Pole Rod
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Vintage GRANGER VICTORY 9' Bamboo Fly Fishing Pole Rod Closing : Apr-26-09 19:00:00 PDT Click HERE for details! |
You are bidding on an absolutely gorgeous Granger (Wright & McGill) "Victory" split Bamboo Rod, with Rod Bag. Wow, you sure don’t come across these everyday, especially in such amazing condition as this one. As in all my auctions, I will attempt to explain with both words and detailed pictures, the full detail of this rod assembly.
It is a pretty rare occasion you find a Victory like this one, in such outstanding condition. Here are the specifics....
Maker: Goodwin Granger of Denver Colorado
Model: Victory, Model G79053
Materials: Flawless original vintage granger split bamboo
Ferrules: Nickel silver polished fit and tight with welts.
Reel Seat: Screw lock nickel silver reel seat in excellent condition
Rod Length: 9' Total (Each segment is 36-3/4" long)
Stamping: The reel seat is stamped: “PAT. APR 12, 1938 PAT. NO. 2.114.107. MADE BY GOODWIN GRANGER COMPANY DENVER”
Varnish: Exquisite flawless multi-coat spar finish.
Guides: There are seven snake guides, and stripper guide, and tip guide in a complete rod assembly.
Straightness: All rod sections appear very straight. I took a picture of this so you could see for yourself.
Rod Bag: A Rod bag is included. Perfect condition with no tears of holes. I am not sure is this is the original Granger bag or or an aftermarket.
Quality of Cane: Excellent cane with no flaws such as water spots, delamination, or sections that do not match, etcetera.
Whippings: Perfectly executed wraps with variegated fine silk threads.