Granger Victory 8'6" 3/2 #5/6

Granger Victory 8'6" 3/2 #5/6A nice Granger Victory fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 or #6 line. 5 ounces. One the fast side. I can't make up my mind whether this is original or refinished. The grip has been cleaned and has some mild damage as a result. However, the orange and black jasper wraps and the varnish is in perfect mint condition. A superb restoration if it is a refinish. The nodes are three up pattern and the temper is steam and ammonia. The tips are

chosen because of its stiffness

The hookkeeper needs to be re-wrapped

This is a first edition reel

Maroon interior baize lining

Excellent ++ condition with one very fine scratch to the interior edge of the spool

Canada by Norm McDonald and Perkins tried without success to get McDonald to make reels for the Orvis company's special clients

All ferrules and seat hardware are oxidized

New condition in box

The leather pads have been newly replaced

An excellent Ted Godfrey Bighorn reel

The maker's name is commemorated alongside the limited edition number on a stainless steel medallion on the winding plate

The reel is set up as left-hand retrieve