Carpenter, Walt - Highlander Special 7' 2/2 4wt AL Walker How much do I enjoy

How much do I enjoy spending time researching the origins of a $400 reel

A look that draws so many to Mr

The rod is in near mint condition with only the slightest of grip soiling

The patent number script on the butt remains as clean and bold as the day is was written

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Carpenter, Walt - Highlander Special 7' 2/2 4wt AL Walker How much do I enjoyFor sale here is a Walt Carpenter Model 70 "Highlander Special". Made in Chester, NY. Seven foot rod for a four weight line. Two sections and two tips. Overall the rod is in excellent condition. Gently swelled butt, cigar grip, blued cap and ring over a deep mahogany (or red cedar?) spacer, transparent tan silk wraps with black edges, cinnamon silks applied at the ferrules and tip tops, and perfect fitting size 12 64 blued ferrules. The rod is nicely