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GOODWIN GRANGER RODS
MADE BY GOODWIN GRANGER COMPANY
From the 1st Era rods (made by the man himself) through the 5th Era, Goodwin Granger had a massive impact on the rodmaking world. He was a fly and bait casting champion and leveraged that notoriety to promote his legendary rods. Go >
WRIGHT & MCGILL RODS
MADE BY THE WRIGHT & MCGILL ROD CO.
Wright & McGill purchased the Goodwin Granger Company in 1946 and by the middle of 1947, they began to offer Granger Rods for sale once again. These varnished bamboo rods gained an impressive reputation for quality and performance through the early 1950’s. Go >
PHILLIPSON RODS
MADE BY THE PHILLIPSON ROD & TACKLE CO.
Bill Phillipson began his rodmaking career working for Goodwin Granger and became the manufacturing supervisor upon Goodwin’s death. He was the brainchild behind the Granger Registered grade rod. After a failed attempt to purchase Goodwin Granger & Co, he started Phillipson Rod & Tackle Company which he successfully ran into the early 1970’s. Go >
FEATURED ITEMS
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Wright & McGill Granger Registered #1950316
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Grade: Registered
Model: RX7633
Length: 7′ 6″
Weight: 3.75oz (4.1oz with Reel Seat)
Sections: 3/2
Ferrule Size: 15/10
Grip: Western
Reel Seat: Nickel Silver Up-Locking (with No Patent Date)
Tube: Original Black Aluminum with Nickel Medallion
Bag: Original Silk
Condition: Very Good+
Numbered Granger Registered Book: Yes, #316
Location: Longmont, CO
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Phillipson Premium “51” 8 1/2′ – 5 1/2oz – Dry Fly Special
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreGrade: Premium “51” Dry Fly Special
Length: 8 1/2′
Weight: 5.5oz
Sections: 3/2
Ferrule Size: NA
Grip: Elliptical
Reel Seat: Black Anodized Aluminum Locking Reel Seat
Tube: Original Bronze Phillipson Aluminum Tube (No Label)
Bag: Non-original Cloth
Condition: Good, All Original
Location: Lyons, CO
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Goodwin Granger – The Goodwin Rod – TF9043 Tournament
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreGrade: The Goodwin Rod, Tournament
Model: TF9043
Length: 9′
Weight: 4.75oz (5.0oz with Reel Seat)
Sections: 3/2 (Original, Full Length Tips)
Ferrule Size: 18/12
Grip: Short Cigar (Tournament)
Reel Seat: Sliding Band
Tube: Original Aluminum with 85% Label
Bag: Original Olive Canvas
Condition: Very Good +
Location: Longmont, CO
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1947 Wright & McGill Granger Catalog
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1947
Pages: 16
Size: 8.375″W x 10.75″H
Print Colors: Black & Red
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Very Good + (Creased Pages)
Features: Newly discovered first catalog produced by Wright & McGill. Rods listed in the catalog are carry-overs from Goodwin Granger inventory. This is the only W&M catalog that pictured the Champion rod with slide band reel seat. There are NO bait casting rods listed in this customer-oriented catalog, however they are mentioned in the 1947 “Jobber” catalog for retailers.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1939 Goodwin Granger Catalog
$275.00Quick ViewQuick ViewAdd to cartYear: 1939
Pages: 16
Size: 4″W x 8″H
Print Colors: Metallic Silver & Black Ink
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Very Good
Features: This very important catalog introduces the Granger Registered Grade, introduces the availability of 2-piece 7′ rods, and also confirms that the locking screw reel seat is now “Patented”.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1950 Montgomery Ward Fishing & Camping Catalog
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1950
Pages: 130
Size: 8″W x 11″H
Print Colors: Full Color Cover, Full Color Fly Plates, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Good (Tear and Stamp on Cover)
Features: Features Wright & McGill Granger Rods that include: Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Aristocrat and Special grade Fly rods.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1934 Von Lengerke and Antoine (VL&A) Catalog – No.84
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1934
Pages: 104
Size: 7.75″W x 9.75″H
Print Colors: Blue & Green Duotone Cover, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Excellent
Features: Features the DeLuxe, Favorite, Special and Champion Bait rods. Fly rods include: Favorite, Special, Victory and Champion grades.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1927 Von Lengerke and Antoine (VL&A) Catalog – No.70
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1927
Pages: 144
Size: 7.75″W x 9.75″H
Print Colors: Navy & Yellow Duotone Cover, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Fair, Loose Cover
Features: Features The Granger Rod, The Goodwin Rod, Denver Special and Colorado Special Fly and Bait rods.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1937 Von Lengerke and Antoine (VL&A) Catalog – No.90
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1937
Pages: 112
Size: 7.75″W x 9.75″H
Print Colors: Full Color Cover, Black & White Interior Pages, Order Form
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Excellent
Features: Features the DeLuxe, Favorite, Special and Champion Bait rods. Fly rods include: Favorite, Special, Victory and Champion grades.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1936 Von Lengerke and Antoine (VL&A) Catalog – No.88
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1936
Pages: 104
Size: 7.75″W x 9.75″H
Print Colors: Green & Orange Duotone Cover, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Excellent
Features: Features the DeLuxe, Favorite, Special and Champion Bait rods. Fly rods include: Favorite, Special, Victory and Champion grades.
Location: Longmont, CO
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Goodwin Granger 1st Era – Special – 9050
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreGrade: 1st Era The Granger Rod – Special
Model: 9050
Length: 9
Weight: 5.0oz (5.0oz Actual)
Sections: 3/2
Ferrule Size: 16.5/11
Grip: “Tournament Style” Flared Half Wells
Reel Seat: Knurled Sliding Band
Tube: Non-original tube (No tubes were supplied with these very early rods)
Bag: Non-original Olive Bag
Condition: Mint Restored
Location: Longmont, CO
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Wright & McGill Granger DeLuxe – GD7030
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreGrade: DeLuxe
Model: GD7030
Length: 7′
Weight: 3.0oz (3.8oz with Reel Seat)
Sections: 2/2
Ferrule Size: 12
Grip: Hammer Handle
Reel Seat: Patented Nickel Silver Up-Locking
Tube: W&M DeLuxe Bronze/Burgundy Aluminum Tube
Bag: Original Tan Bag
Condition: Excellent
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
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1946 Fishing Tackle Digest – 1st Annual Edition
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1946 – Paperback Edition
Pages: 138
Size: 8.5″W x 11″H
Print Colors: Black & Green Cover, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Perfect Bound (Loose Binding)
Condition: Very good
Features: Features “1947 Tackle” from Wright & McGill that includes these Granger Fly Rod grades: Registered, Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Aristocrat, Special, Victory and Champion. There is an editors’ note that states, “*No definite word from the manufacturer has been received as to when these rods will be available.” Also of interest are several W&M Registered grade fly rod lengths and weights that were listed here, but likely were never manufactured (8942, 9042, 9043, [NO 9050], 9652 & 9653). The Digest also features Granger: Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Special and Victory Bait Casting Rods.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1949 Fishing Tackle Digest – 2nd Annual Edition
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1949 – 2nd Printing – Paperback Edition
Pages: 162
Size: 8.5″W x 11″H
Print Colors: Black & Tan Cover, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Perfect Bound
Condition: Very good
Features: Features Wright & McGill Granger Rods that include: Registered, Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Aristocrat, Special, Victory and Stream & Lake grade Fly rods as well as: Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Special and Champion Bait Casting Rods. The Digest also features Phillipson Rods that include: Premium, Paramount, Powr Pakt, Pacemaker and introduces the Paragon Fly Rods as well as: Paramount, Powr Pakt and Pacemaker Bait Casting Rods.
Location: Longmont, CO
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1949 Montgomery Ward Fishing & Camping Catalog
Quick ViewQuick ViewRead moreYear: 1949
Pages: 134
Size: 8″W x 11″H
Print Colors: Full Color Cover, Full Color Fly Plates, Black & White Interior Pages
Binding: Stapled & Folded
Condition: Very good (Stamp on Cover)
Features: Features Wright & McGill Granger Rods that include: Premier, DeLuxe, Favorite, Aristocrat and Special grade Fly rods. Also features Phillipson Rods that include: Paramount, Powr Pakt and Pacemaker Fly Rods.
Location: Longmont, CO
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