Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7’5” Unaltered full length ribbed brass

Unaltered full length ribbed brass foot

Spiral 'Lockfast' joints

My sense is that Young made this tip later and slightly heavier

the reel still functions smoothly and the majority of the bronzing / lacquer finish still exists

An Angler's Entomology by Harris

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 8' 3/2 #5 7’5” Unaltered full length ribbed brassA 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