WM Granger model listing?

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Mallory24	WM Granger model listing?		Lead	[-]
Posts: 1 08/24/2008 20:35	Tags : None 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 wondering if anyone knows of an online listing that would decode these to more recent terms like 9 ft 5 wt? Thank you.
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tedgolden	The code	#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2592 08/24/2008 21:16 Moderator	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. Last Edited By: tedgolden 08/25/2008 10:21. Edited 1 time.
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Mallory24		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2 09/01/2008 19:25	Thanks! That will be very helpful.
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bobbeegee		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1919 09/01/2008 20:03	Please keep in mind that you have to factor in the weight of the reel seat. Big deal? Approx. 1/2 oz. Bob Go Heels!!!
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canebreak		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 288 09/03/2008 20:59	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 approximately 1/2 to 5/8 of an ounce. Plus, rods varied a bit and a later overcoat of varnish will also throw you off, if you're trying to determine a model by weight. Also, it's possible to come across rods that have been shortened. It's usually easier to measure the ferrules to determine the model. Here's the more common models (chime in here Flyman if I miss any of these) measured in 64ths of an inch; the butt section/mid section ferrule diameters should be as follows: for the 9053, 19 & 13 respectively; for the 9050, 18 & 12; for the 8642, 17 & 11; for the 8040, 16 & 10, for the 7633, 15 & 10 (I've also seen 9 listed). Hope this helps...
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troutist		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 169 09/04/2008 03:32	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 Featherweight will balance it. I've found that some of the 8 footers will throw a 4 and some like a 5 better depending on when they were made. The 8-1/2 footer seems to be a popular model and I had one for a little while. This is the rod that Gierach loves and spoke so hightly about in his book, 'Fishing Bamboo'. It was a great rod, casted great, played fish wonderfully, but was a little to heavy in my hand to fish all day. However, that doesn't bother some folks. I don't think you can go wrong purchasing a Granger!
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Flyman615	A few Granger opinions...	#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2885 09/04/2008 21:10	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 reel seat at 3/4 oz. I have one original 9043 rod and three 9043 labeled tubes. They evidently did indeed exist and they have 11/17 ferrules. Keep fishing those Grangers in this their 90th Anniversary Year! Best, Flyman
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nelayan	WM Granger model listing?	#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1 09/04/2008 21:24	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?
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arkriver	9043	#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 27 09/06/2008 14:36	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 is superb, it is much smoother and less cumbersome of a feel of my 8040s. If you sr ordering from Homer and want a longer DT4 rod for western rivers this is my go to !!!!!
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