Granger Aristocrat Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'8" downlocking reel seat over gorgeous

downlocking reel seat over gorgeous wood spacer

The reverse half wells grip measures 5 7/8" in length with moderate soiling and a bit of light ridging

Most owners don't sell them

There are a few minor marks on the insert from a reel foot

Granger Aristocrat Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 8'8" downlocking reel seat over gorgeousA nice Granger Aristocrat fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels to me like a #5 line. This rod has been refinished using a dip over technique that preserved the original gold wraps. A very good job was done too, as there is almost no bleed in at the wraps. Western style grip and an up lock all metal seat with a few minor dings here and there. As always the Granger bamboo work is very well done, especially for a production rod. The