Goodwin Granger Special - Model 8040

Goodwin Granger Special - Model 8040For sale here is a Goodwin Granger Model 8040 Special 8' 3 2 for a 4 or 5wt line. Excellent restored condition (Michael Sinclair performed the restoration). One tip was scarfed but remains full length. One tip top is a replacement. Rod weighs 4 5 8 oz. Size 15 64 and 10 64 ferrules and the fit is excellent. Patented uplocking reel seat. Comes with original bag and labeled tube.

Black aluminum down-locking reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Set up for left-hand retrieve

One of the finest Ballan reel I've come across

On the faster side of most Leonard actions

The hallmarks of the Zeitlos rods are smoothness

The reel appeared in the 1977 and 1978 catalogs along with Limited Edition Orvis Classic Fly Rod with mahogany presentation chest

Complete enclosure of all mechanical components to protect against corrosion and contamination

"39DF-#5" inked on guide flat

Includes what may be an original PHY bag and a replacement tube

chestnut at the ferrules

Casts very well with a DT4 or WF5

" The varnish is good to fair with some bag imprint but is not soft