Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'9" Line Weight: 7-9

Line Weight: 7-9

Another fine piece of American bamboo fly rod history we are very lucky to pass along to a buyer who appreciates the best of the best

All script on rod is in Paul Young’s hand

one designed squarely for use in saltwater

4 1/4" diameter and 1 1/8" spool width

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7'9" Line Weight: 7-9A beautiful Walt Carpenter Browntone model fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a DT5 line. Serial #12880. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. Mint, uncast condition with the paper and gum still on the grip. "French Walnut" and "Doval Taper" are inked on the grip by Walt, along with the rest of the rod data. Flamed cane done in a three up node pattern. Superb varnish. Brown main wraps with black edges and a band of yellow and red at the