Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - Mint 7'3" Photos available upon request

Photos available upon request

The mid-section female ferrule and tip male ferrules only seat about halfway

Near mint condition with a couple flea bite sized marks in the anodizing

Made to accommodate a WF4 line plus 25 yards of backing

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - Mint 7'3" Photos available upon requestFor 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