Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'9 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 9' Has an ultra weight-forward #9

Has an ultra weight-forward #9 floating line on it with backing

The rod is in excellent original condition and comes from the original owner

The tube was owned by fly-fishing advocate and author of "Trout"

Spigot ferrules with a 1/4" gap when assembled to account for wear over time

A beautiful Maxwell Leonard 51-7 in superb condition

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'9 3/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 9' Has an ultra weight-forward #9For sale here is a Walt Carpenter Browntone rod 7'9 3 2 5wt bamboo rod. Made in 1985. An absolutely gorgeous rod in near mint condition, having been fished very sparingly. All sections are arrow straight. The grip is ever so slightly ridged in certain places. The rod weighs 4 3 8 oz. The ferrules are 11 64 and 16 64. Medium fast dry fly action. Comes with original bag and tube. Mr. Carpenter is a recognized master of the Catskill school of rod