Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
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Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#1It seems as Grangers and Phillipsons are seldom mentioned in classic angling literature, at least before Gierachs "Fishing Bamboo". Why is that, when so many was produced?
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#2While there are likely more references, here's a list of a few resources that contain great information on both Granger and Phillipson rods.
https://www.finecane.com/books/
https://www.finecane.com/books/
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Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#3Although I don't know your definition of "classic angling literature", the vast majority of classic angling writers focused on waters east of the Mississippi. As a result, much of the "West" was conveniently ignored for many years.
And, of course, Granger and Phillipson were located in Denver, CO so much of their clientele radiated from there. Not to mention 1920s to 1950s distribution centers and publishers were primarily on either coast, but especially on the East Coast.
Just my 2 cents...
Scott Z.
And, of course, Granger and Phillipson were located in Denver, CO so much of their clientele radiated from there. Not to mention 1920s to 1950s distribution centers and publishers were primarily on either coast, but especially on the East Coast.
Just my 2 cents...
Scott Z.
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Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#4That makes sence, as western waters are not a big subject in fly fishing literature before post ww2.Flyman615 wrote: ↑06/07/22 10:09Although I don't know your definition of "classic angling literature", the vast majority of classic angling writers focused on waters east of the Mississippi. As a result, much of the "West" was conveniently ignored for many years.
And, of course, Granger and Phillipson were located in Denver, CO so much of their clientele radiated from there. Not to mention 1920s to 1950s distribution centers and publishers were primarily on either coast, but especially on the East Coast.
Just my 2 cents...
Scott Z.
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#5Great source of information, I have payed the site several visits. I should have been more clear, what I meant was references in angling books, concerning Granger etc, in literature from 1920 to ca 1960finecane wrote: ↑06/07/22 09:09While there are likely more references, here's a list of a few resources that contain great information on both Granger and Phillipson rods.
https://www.finecane.com/books/
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#6I the book, Design for angling, The Dry Fly on Western Waters from 1947, I have found a description that matches, what could be a Granger Special or Victory 9050
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#7Hi Guys, Try Ernie, Ernie Schwiebert:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Schwiebert
Trout and Nymphs, may not be in your time frame, but Matching the Hatch is. He writes in a classic style I suppose. Certainly 'Nymphs' has a variety of bamboo, probably Granger at least. They're all worth a gander.
Jay Edwards
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Schwiebert
Trout and Nymphs, may not be in your time frame, but Matching the Hatch is. He writes in a classic style I suppose. Certainly 'Nymphs' has a variety of bamboo, probably Granger at least. They're all worth a gander.
Jay Edwards
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#8Maybe classic was a wrong term. Literature written from 1920-60 would be more likely to include users of Granger rods.
Re: Granger and Phillipson in classic angling literature
#9Thanks Jay, very enjoyable read.bluesjay wrote: ↑06/23/22 13:27Hi Guys, Try Ernie, Ernie Schwiebert:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Schwiebert
Trout and Nymphs, may not be in your time frame, but Matching the Hatch is. He writes in a classic style I suppose. Certainly 'Nymphs' has a variety of bamboo, probably Granger at least. They're all worth a gander.
Jay Edwards