Wright & McGill Granger Special - Model 8040

Wright & McGill Granger Special - Model 8040For sale here is a Wright & McGill Granger Model 8040 Special 8' 3 2 for a 4 or 5wt line. Very good refinished condition. Rod weighs 4. 5 oz. Size 15 64 and 10 64 ferrules and the fit is good. Original bag and tube. The butt section could use another polish and has some water marks above the script. All sections are straight and full length and no scarfs or invisible wraps exist.

many anglers cut and spool only the front section of line with some backing

with a crisp taper and every detail carefully dialed in

There are some suede bag particles in the photos that can be easily removed

Serial #404

1 1982 - Sep

The reel weighs 7

a very limited edition of these gems was made in a machine shop in Winsted

For sale here is a Bellinger 2 3/4" Mark I Fly Reel narrow spool in LHW

She had largely withdrawn from public life after the death of her beloved husband Albert in 1861

The sections fit together perfectly with a 1/4" gap to allow for wear over time

Near mint condition with the only marks being on the reel foot

Made in the 50s/60s