Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 #5 HL Leonard 10" Weight 6

10" Weight 6

Matching stamps throughout

The reel foot measures 2 3/8" in length

The single spring is nice and tight

The reel is in excellent condition with minor cosmetic use marks

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 #5 HL Leonard 10" Weight 6For 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