Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4 7'9" A great window into this

A great window into this grand old tackle manufacturer

For sale here is a Tim Streborh 7'6" 3/2 4wt bamboo rod

Slim cigar grip with no hand soiling whatsoever

The varnish is in good condition and typical of the period

Oxidized and truncated step ferrules

Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4 7'9" A great window into thisAn excellent Walt Carpenter Browntone fly rod, 7'3" 2 piece, 2 tip for a #4 line. This is a mint unfished browntone with a nice medium action. It was possibly lawn cast but I see no evidence of fishing use. Flamed cane in 3 up node pattern. Wrapped brown with black edges and bronze guides. Superb varnish job. The keeper wrap is edged with black, tan, and maroon. Oxidized step ferrules and a cap and ring seat. The cap is stamped "W. E. Carpenter,