Wright & McGill Granger / Gary Lacey Model 8040 DeLuxe Bamboo Rod 5 Weight there is no retention screw

there is no retention screw provision in the spindle back plate

Many of the pillar screws have been in contact with the frame while being unscrewed and have left residual marks on the frame -- basically the heads of the screws are slightly too large and/or could be replacements

Transparent main guide wraps with black edges

Garrison-style grip 5 1/2" in length with only light soiling

Grip shows only the lightest of soiling

Wright & McGill Granger / Gary Lacey Model 8040 DeLuxe Bamboo Rod 5 Weight there is no retention screwFor sale here is a Gary Lacey made third generation Granger DeLuxe Model 8040 8' 3 2 for a 5wt line. The rod is in near mint condition. Browntone cane, jade and black jasper silks with four bands of goldenrod tipping. Goldenrod at the winding check. Signature wrap like the guide wraps. Blued guides. The tip tops are similar to early 20th century design, circular as opposed to the pear shaped perfection tip tops later used. Custom Granger replica