Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #9 11'3" The sideplate on the crank

The sideplate on the crank side is ventilated along with the spool on that side as well

uplocking aluminum reel seat with gorgeous zebra wood spacer

The rod is in mint condition and complete with original bag and tube

Pickard is a true master of his craft as this rendition certainly lives up to the original 7613

Reel is 2 7/8 inches in diameter and weighs 2

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #9 11'3" The sideplate on the crankA very nice Walt Carpenter Browntone bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #9. Denoted "SDF" which I presume to mean "Salmon Dry Fly". Mint original condition with paper and gum strips on both the grip and fighting butt with Walt's initials on both. The rod was made in Chester, N. Y. and is serialized with No 1, 1998. It weighs 7. 3 ounces on my scale. Flamed cane in three up node pattern. Superb varnish. The wraps are dark brown with