Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'3 4wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight Bright aluminum cap and ring

Bright aluminum cap and ring reel seat with mortised cork spacer

This is perhaps the earliest example of the "Hunt" model rod

which you can spot in many photos of Leonard rods

the original owner's name is printed

For sale here is a perfect Bogdan Model 100 fly reel in mint unlined condition

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'3 4wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight Bright aluminum cap and ringFor sale here is a stunning Walt Carpenter Browntone Model bamboo fly rod. 7'3" with two sections and two tips for a 4 weight line. Serial no. 80673 made in 1980. Excellent plus condition. The rod features gorgeous dark flamed tempered cane with chestnut wraps and black tipping. The winding check and male ferrules have black, chestnut, black tipping. Oxidized guides. Clear agate stripping guide. The script remains as clean and bold as the day is was