Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers" 7'10" The 8040 is considered by

The 8040 is considered by many to be the best of the Granger/W&M line-up

The rod is in excellent original condition with one minor exception: the 5th guide down from the tip-top has been re-wrapped

Post-fire Simroe era

There is a bit of wear on the spacer from a reel foot

The original owner's name is professionally engraved on the frame

Keane, Martin J. - "Classic Rods and Rodmakers" 7'10" The 8040 is considered byFor sale here is a signed hardcover edition of "Classic Rods and Rodmakers", authored by the late, great Marty Keane. Copyright 1976. 3nd printing signed 1992. A must have for any bamboo rod user or collector. Book and dust jacket are both in very fine condition.