Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - Mint

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - MintFor sale here is a mint condition Browntone bamboo rod made by Walt Carpenter. 7 1 2 feet 2 2 for a 5 weight. Wrapping still on the grip. unused condition. This was the first rod made by Mr. Carpenter upon leaving the Payne Rod Co. Provenance letter from Walt included with the sale. Photos reveal the finer details of the rod, including the unique cork grip and reel seat (coined the "Ellis grip"). Walt did not own a die stamp when he made this rod, so

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The rod is in mint condition having only been lawn cast

96" stamped into the oil plate

A handsome little reel

and a catalog supplement

When the clicker is in the off position

8S spool capacity:

The slide is detached from the nut to allow easy dismounting of the reel and is stamped "Aroner

This is a fixed check system and the line capacity is a DT4 with 30 yds of backing

The rod weighs 13 7/8 oz and the ferrules are size 19/64 and 25/64

Medium fast action and a bit on the parabolic side

All other hardware is original