Granger Victory 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 7'4" "flies tied by Elsie Darby

"flies tied by Elsie Darby (sic) Livingston Manor

built for what feels to me like a #8 or a #9

The reel case is lined with thick shearling and is large enough to accommodate anything from a 2 7/8" diameter reel up to a 3 5/8" reel

The rod has a Goodwin Granger Champion model reel seat with no stamping between the dual knurling

Granger Victory 8'6" 3/2 #5/6 7'4" "flies tied by Elsie DarbyA nice Granger Victory fly rod, 8'6", 3 piece, 2 tips, built for a #5 or #6 line. 5 ounces. One the fast side. I can't make up my mind whether this is original or refinished. The grip has been cleaned and has some mild damage as a result. However, the orange and black jasper wraps and the varnish is in perfect mint condition. A superb restoration if it is a refinish. The nodes are three up pattern and the temper is steam and ammonia. The tips are