Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - Mint 13' This is his "White-Faced Glider

This is his "White-Faced Glider Click Reel" with Meek-style rim bands

Fast action with a great deal of power in the butt for long casts and landing big fish quickly

This is the one and only original rainbow trout oil painting

large flies

The guide wraps are clear with fine black edging at the ferrules and stripping guide

Walt Carpenter Browntone 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod - Mint 13' This is his "White-Faced GliderFor sale here is a mint condition Browntone bamboo rod made by Walt Carpenter. 7 1 2 feet 2 2 for a 5 weight. Wrapping still on the grip. unused condition. This was the first rod made by Mr. Carpenter upon leaving the Payne Rod Co. Provenance letter from Walt included with the sale. Photos reveal the finer details of the rod, including the unique cork grip and reel seat (coined the "Ellis grip"). Walt did not own a die stamp when he made this rod, so