Also includes chapters on other colorado rod makers. It is always neat to see someone delve into a certain fly rod or reel maker and gather up quite a collection as well as a living history. When i think of bamboo rods i think of denver, colorado. There are many detailed accounts as to what changed and what remained the same, but the simple fact is wright mcgill carried on. The bamboo fly rods history the story of the split cane bamboo fly rods actually starts just before the american civil war. The rod haswright mcgill and granger champion written on the bamboo and made by wright mcgill rod co. Soon after, reels, terminal tackle and other tackle items were added to the range as demand increased after the war. Generation ii scurve blank construction for incredible strength, sensitivity and performance, not to mention lightweight. Hand made custom bamboo fly fishing rods and reels by michael d clark in lyons, colorado granger and wright mcgill registered bamboo cane fly rods. Not only were rods mass produced by such companies as wright and mcgill. I am a beginner fly fisherman however i fish with people who have been fly fishing for years and they all rated this reel and rod as an excellent value. The reel is also clean and functions great but does have some lght rust where the screws are. I have talked to a bunch of folks that work there now and in years past. Our website uses cookies to make your browsing experience better.
Bamboo fly rods in denver fly fishing the wading list. During the 1920s and 1930s, granger fly rods acquired a deserved reputation for excellent casting characteristics, durability and the ability to handle almost any fishing situation. Wright and mcgill skeet reese yellow spinner bait 7ft 1020lb rod wmesrsb70c1. Looks like an original wright mcgill tube could use a cleaning or not if you like the patina but other than that everything is in great shape. Wright mcgill granger favorite 9ft 3 piece 2 tips gf9053. My interest in bamboo fly rods began as a result of being introduced to my brothers hobby of collecting old fishing lures.
Fishing with a fly rod, the way we know it today, started between 1790 and 1845. Total registered production during that period was less than 400 rods. All housed in cloth case and black hard shell tube. Granger and wright mcgill registered bamboo cane fly rods. Back in the 1960s, when this production rod was made, it wasnt given the correct amount of line guides in the proper locations. Drew was on the upper colorado river perusing his favorite sport, fly fishing that magnificent stream. This fly fishing collection offers everything you could possibly need to get started with your fly fishing career. The classic fly rod forum rod makers history, value guide and. For a complete education on fenwick rods, check out fenwick a new book by victor r. The rod is in excellent shape as pictured and very lightly used. The innovative hook company that is now eagle claw all started when mcgill was spending time doing what he loves most, fly fishing the upper.
This portable rod is in excellent condition and comes in the original case. The company called the impregnated bamboo for these rods densified cane. Your personal history, the story of the split cane bamboo fly rods actually starts after the american civil war. This beautiful handcrafted rod features a cork handle, a silver metal butt extension and a tip section. Created by drew mcgill and stan wright back in the 1920s, this original brand was known for tying highgrade fishing flies in denver, colorado. Please see my other auctions for more fishing gear i will be listing this week. Ricks rods specializes in buying, selling, consigning high quality vintage and collectible bamboo fly fishing rods. Vintage wright mcgill bamboo fly rod granger champion 100 this great old rod was kept in great condition. The only thing missing is the plastic on the grip and the label on the tube.
The granger registered rod was the epitome of the rod makers craft in colorado, and the one model that represents all three major colorado companies. Bamboo castingspinning rods, collectable fishing books and catalogs. Fishing and collecting the oldies fly anglers online. Granger registry background hand made custom bamboo fly. Wright mcgill purchased the rights to the goodwin granger company after world war ii ended and began replicating the goodwin process. Closeout 2 rod bundle skeet reese 7 medium fast crankbait rod sglass. It all happened when he stopped to light his pipe and take a short rest. Bamboo fishing rods ricks rods vintage fly fishing. I dont believe there is any more to the story other than why they chose the name and who did it.
Being able to bring the different pieces of the puzzle to the table and recreate history with lore. Fishing and collecting the oldies goodwin granger and wright and mcgill rod companies by tim r. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The history of fly fishing in fifty flies fly fishing books, fly fishing gifts. Ricks rods specializes in buying, selling, consigning high quality vintage and collectible fiberglass fly fishing rods.
Water seal rods were produced in two grades, the f. Get the best deals on wright mcgill fly rod when you shop the largest online selection at. Both stan wright and drew mcgill seemed to really love this town. If youre not sure glass is for you, this is the glass rod with which to start. To name several rods of interest to us, are rods crafted by vince cummings, fenwick, hardy bros.
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