VFT2785
For sale here is a quite scarce Wright & McGill Granger "Aristocrat" Model 7030. 7' 2/2 4wt bamboo rod. The rod is in excellent original condition, though it has received a light varnish overcoat. All sections are full-length with no repairs. Classic Granger ammoniated cane, bronze colored silks with dark brown tipping. Mildly swelled butt. The rod retains the original hammer handle grip, with very slight ridging. The patented nickel silver up-locking reel seat is in wonderful condition and functions smoothly and properly. The ferrules are size 11/64, the fit is perfect. The rod weighs 3 7/8 oz. The action is a superb medium-fast dry-fly. A perfect small stream rod from the golden age of bamboo. Includes replacement bag and original tube. The label on the tube remains 100% intact. There is also a small label from, "ASA C. Osborn Co. Sporting Goods", the Boston retailer from which the rod was originally sold.