HMD, I collect Wright and Mcgill rods and I'm not familiar with that model number. Could you provide some pictures or describe a little more? You've got me really interested.

Heddon also made some Black Beauty Pal glass rods in the 50s. Unfortunately, the shortest Black Beauty they made was 7'6". Are both rod sections the same length?

As cofisher said, posting some photos would make identifying the rods and estimating a value much easier.

Tom

I did some more searching in the catalogs and found that Model 6585 should be a Granger 8 1/2' possibly for a 7 wt. line. They were built approximately between 1961 & 1969 and sold for $16.95.

HMD: You don't find many Grangers out there. Yours is made for a DT6 line. They were upper middle of the road. Most W&M rods were less expensive and only a couple were more expensive. I've never seen one in person, so I would appreciate some photos when you can post them. My guess for a reel would be a Pflueger Medalist. Most WM rods are a bit tip heavy and need a more weighty reel to balance properly. I have no doubt it will be a nice casting rod.

Could # 65 refer to year made and # 80 serial number for rod reflecting total made? Arctic Grayling how do you like this rod? Size fish you catch?

Rods now in my possession where can look over them carefully. Photo's next day or two then must learn to post back here. Challenge for a ole school guy. Noted below is what written on rods. The WM is interesting. Cork is pristen and nice feel.

1. Wright McGill
"Grangers" followed with circled R - 8 1/2 FT rod is amber yellow brown with total 9 eyelets including tip. Hook metal triangle area
at base of rod which gold colored. Rod almost to pretty to use.
No. 6585
trade mark

2. South Bend Black Beauty : Model number 3665 : Line wt 5 -- 6 noted : 6 eyelets : looks like tip is ceramic or some form of hard plastic.
7 '3" FLY noted

3. Third rod is mystery : 8 feet measured : bronze metal seat with seat reel to tighten, rod is brown :7 eyelets including tip :
wraps are brown with yellow underpinning color. Where rod joins handle is plastic so assume this means economy model but
rod very flexible and feels good to my hand. Writting gone to identify.

Just now enjoying touching these things. Brings back memories of my youth.

Pictures to follow.

HMD, that Granger is a beauty and looks to be in fine condition. Are you planning on fishing these rods? I will for sure have to keep my eyes open for a Granger to add to my collection. I would be interested in hearing your assessment of how it casts.

Bumping an old thread.. my question is - when they did they stop using mylar as an underwrap ?

I have a new to me Granger glass rod with gold mylar underwraps labeled a 6580 as well. It has the Eagle Claw goldish tin thingy on the grip and the eagle with the A under it. It is a 8ft rod and listed on rod as DT6F fly line model.

This rod is as described above... tip is very lively but the butt section is kinda dead just on the wiggle. I am sure with a DT6 it will perform positively.

Will get some pics tomorrow.

Pictures, a little late - but here they are :



Closer ups :



Tip down to about 40 percent is lively and then it just feels dead the rest of the way down
The sock and tube are here somewhere too.
Might take another 6 years to reply tho.
It is a little dry in some spots.