WM Granger model listing?

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (arkriver) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:36:03 GMT

I have a 9043 special that I use all the time. Great rod, only a 1/4 more than the8642s. It is a DT5 rod all the way, a dt6 does not perform as well. I have not tried a TT5/6 but it could be sweet!!! I just an old DT type guy - like the feel better. Any one else using their 9043s ? I fish the Arkansas and Rio Grande alot, so I like the big rods. Homer just delivered to me a 8' DT 4. This is a very nice rod. It pretty much puts the line out as far or more as the 8040 but the feel...

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (nelayan) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:24:29 GMT

Hi Mallory ,

I'm have a keen interest with bamboo rod. I planning to purchase one . May i know what wrong with the 6" 3' fly rod that you had?

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:10:16 GMT

Nice job guys! But as for me, I believe 7633's to be 4 wt. rods by and large. Same with most of the 8040's with the possible exception of some of the late Wright & McGills. I also agree with my late friend Phil Snyder...the 8642 is a true 5 wt. rod. But to each his/her own!

BTW, the 8040 and 7633 both use 10/15 ferrules. Therefore, you can "mix 'n match" sections. Try it...you may like it!
And the Granger catalogs list the weight of the uplock n/s...

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (troutist) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:32:15 GMT

Hi, if I might chime in.... I have a 7, 7-1/2, and 8 ft Granger. They are hard to beat for the money. I especially like the metal unlocking reel seats in that it allows you to fish a much lighter reel and still balance. I use a LRH Lightweight on my 7-1/2 footer, which also happens to be my favorite rod. It did great on the smaller rivers in Argentina even in the wind, but would still call this rod only a medium action. My 7 footer seems to be a little faster. A Hardy...

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (canebreak) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:59:53 GMT
If you ever come across a reasonably priced true 9043, you'd best snap it up. In the past I believe there'd actually been some debate here on the forum as to whether Granger ever really manufactured the 9043, although it was a listed model number (9 foot, 4-3/4 ozs.). In the end, I believe a couple forum members did own one. As noted above, weights can be a bit deceptive. Granger weights are cataloged without the weight of the uplocking reel seat factored in...it adds...

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:03:43 GMT
Please keep in mind that you have to factor in the weight of the reel seat. Big deal?

Approx. 1/2 oz.

Bob

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (Mallory24) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:25:57 GMT
Thanks! That will be very helpful.

Re: WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:16:09 GMT
In general terms, the following model numbers match up with the following line weights and lengths:

7030 - 7' 3 oz. 4 wt.
7633 - 7 1/2' 3 3/4 oz. 5 wt.
8040 - 8' 4 oz., 5 wt.
8642 - 8 1/2' 4 1/2 oz. 5 or 6 wt.
9050 9' 5 oz., 5 or 6 wt.
9053 9' 5 3/4 oz, 6 or 7 wt.

Your mileage may vary a bit regarding the line weights but this is a good place to start.

WM Granger model listing?

feeds@yuku.com (Mallory24) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:35:41 GMT
Hello - I'm new to this forum and am interested in buying a bamboo rod. I had one that I liked fishing, but made the mistake of getting a 6' 3 wt that wasn't practical for too many situations. From what I've read the WM Granger's sound like they have a medium quick to quicker action that I'd like and can be had for not too much money. But most of the listings I've seen have a model number like 9043 - which seems to be the length and the weight in oz? I was...