Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'3 2/2 4wt Bamboo Rod

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'3 2/2 4wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a stunning Walt Carpenter Browntone Model bamboo fly rod. 7'3" with two sections and two tips for a 4 weight line. Serial no. 89673 made in 1989. Excellent+++ condition having been used (or just lawn cast) very minimally. The rod features gorgeous dark flamed tempered cane with chestnut wraps and black tipping. The winding check and male ferrules have black, chestnut, black tipping. Oxidized guides. Clear agate stripping guide. The

Stamped "E

The reel weighs 5

and the nodes are nice and small so careful attention was paid to hand pressing them

The flies were tied by Howells himself - they are in exceptional condition and well tied as Howells was a very accomplished tyer

these rods are super smooth and responsive with amazing lightness and quick recovery

Made in Holland

Emerald green and red tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

For sale here is a Hardy Marvel Special “Palakona cane”

currently set up for RHW (but switchable)

This is a rare model indeed

Signed by Stan and Graydon both

They are the perfect intersection of classic design and modern innovation