Walt Carpenter Browntone 6'3 3/2 3wt bamboo rod (paper on grip) 9'2" The original smooth brass foot

The original smooth brass foot has been very slightly tapered on both ends

If you ever have a chance to own one of these reels

this rod weighs 4 1/2 oz and has size 14/64 ferrules with an excellent fit

See here for a link to a comparable sale from a number of years ago

Inside are a number of exquisite color plates of flies devised by Major John Traherne and tied by Schmookler himself

Walt Carpenter Browntone 6'3 3/2 3wt bamboo rod (paper on grip) 9'2" The original smooth brass footFor sale here is a like new Walt Carpenter Browntone 6'3 3 2 3wt bamboo rod. This unique rod comes from the personal collection of Carmine Lisella of the Jordan Mills Rod Co. It remains unused with the paper wrapping still covering the grip. There are two minor handling marks to the rod, one on the mid female ferrule (tiny nick to the bluing), and a very small nick in the varnish on the butt section. This is a rare configuration and the perfect pack