Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 6 Weight The rod features staggered ferrule

The rod features staggered ferrule construction

Set up for left hand retrieve but can be switched easily to right

Some discoloration of the western style grip and the all cork seat

Western/cigar grip 6 1/4" in length with only minimal soiling

This rod was the lightest model made by Leonard and they are quite rare

Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 6 Weight The rod features staggered ferruleFor sale here is a very special rod made by Walt Carpenter in 1989. He called it the "Special Grade" and or "Special Project". 7 1 2 feet for a five weight line. The rod was custom built for a customer desiring one of Walt's rods in the classic Payne cosmetic style. The rod remains in excellent plus condition and comes with its original bag and tube. On the medium side of medium fast action. Walt gave the rod a "tune up" as explained in the letter in