Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5A beautiful Walt Carpenter Browntone model fly rod, 8', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a DT5 line. Serial #12880. The rod weighs 4. 2 ounces on my scale. Mint, uncast condition with the paper and gum still on the grip. "French Walnut" and "Doval Taper" are inked on the grip by Walt, along with the rest of the rod data. Flamed cane done in a three up node pattern. Superb varnish. Brown main wraps with black edges and a band of yellow and red at the

The riveted brass foot has been lightly dressed

The reel and spools come in a single blue cordura case with foam lining to accommodate the entire package

In very good condition overall

A few of the screws show modest signs of having been taken apart a few times

left or right hand retrieve

The Wilderness River is meant to be used in combination with fly lines in line weights #5

and an entire package that weighs 10

There is a very slight difference in the lengths of the two tips (approx

The reel comes in its original suede bag that is well-soiled

Varnished flamed shafts have John's standard green wraps with black tipping at the ferrules and hook keeper wraps

Perfect for big fish and 5-7wt lines

Serial number B105