Question1st Fly Rod = This rod is thought to be a Goodwin Granger GA7030 from what I can find on the
Internet, but I'm not sure about Model type.
On handle is written PAT APR 12 1938, PAT. NO. 2114107, MADE BY GOODWIN
GRANGER COMPANY, DENVER. This is a Bamboo rod.
The full length from heel to tip is 90" or 7 1/2?
First section or reel end, is 20 1/2" from cork handle to tip end or 31" from heel to
tip.
The cork handle is 6 3/4" long.
The reel holder screwed all the way out for reel is 4" from end to cork.
Reel tightener Screw is a knob on the end to tighten in reel.
Second section is 30 1/2" full length.
The 3rd and tip section is 30 1/2" full length. There are 2 same length tip sections.
The rod is in (good) shape except cork handle is a little dirty from use.
Has a aluminum rod tube with green cloth rod holder inside. No tags on rod tube.
I would like to know this rod worth, model no, and who made it.
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2nd Fly Rod = I don't know as much about this Bamboo Rod
It has written on Bamboo reel section rod, DOUBLE BUILT X PERT " 20 " .
I cannot find any other writings or numbers on this rod.
It came in a black cardboard type rod tube with no stickers on it. Also has the green
cloth rod holder.
It came with 2 same length 36 1/2?rod tips.
Reel holder end is 3 3/8" to cork. Screw tighten from cork side toward the end to
tighten reel in.
The cork is 5 3/4" long with a beveled medal ring on rod side of cork. It also has
a hook holder ring at this point.
It is 98 1/2" from cork to tip of rod.
It is 27 1/8" from beveled ring to end of the 1st section.
It's 36 1/2" total length of reel end section.
2nd rod section is 36 1/2" long.
3rd or tip ends, (2 each) are 36 1/2" long.
Total length of rod from end to tip is 9' or 108?
Rod is in good shape. Cork is a little dirty from use.
I would like to know Model number, rod type, and it's worth, and who made it.
AnswerJerry,
I assume your rods are both 6 flat sides ,made of bamboo and fly rods (reel below handle).
If any of the above isn抰 accurate please know the conclusions are equally off.
Price Book:
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods: Identification & Value Guide by Homel, Dan. 1997 (2nd edition 2000) add about 30% for age of book.
First Fly Rod:
This rod was made from 1926 to 1939 in my home town of Denver, Co. His name was Goodwin Granger who made good , medium priced rods.
History of Goodwin Granger Rod Co.
http://home.myfairpoint.net/and96jac/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id13
Homel gives the Goodwin Granger 7.5 model 揊avorite" trout fly rod #c 1930# with an extra tip, 3 sections the value of $150, 300 and $650 for poor, good, and excellent condition respectively. Your rod is probably a Favorite , model number is GA7030
2nd Fly Rod was made by South Bend in Indiana. It was invented by a renown rod maker, Wes Jordan. It is probably a "Cross Double Built Model 266" fly rod 9' #3/2# c.1950 . Homel gives this rod with an extra tip, 3 sections a value of $40,100 and 185 for poor, good, and excellent condition respectively. Type is trout fly rod.
History of South Bend
http://home.myfairpoint.net/and96jac/fishnbanjossliceoflifeincyberspacecopy/id18
If you want me to evaluate condition, I need not blurry, detailed close up photos to
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Luck,
Mac
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