Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 #5 HL Leonard A fine example of this

A fine example of this rare reel

10" Weight 6

For sale here is a Hardy Perfect 2 7/8" fly reel with unblemished agate line guide

5mm to be precise

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Rod 7'6 2/2 #5 HL Leonard A fine example of thisFor 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