Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4 7'9" and a bamboo ferrule plug

and a bamboo ferrule plug sewn to the bag

as there is no writing on the shaft

Flawless varnish and perfect oxidation to hardware

One tip-top has been replaced with a very good match

3-up node pattern construction

Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'3" 2/2 #4 7'9" and a bamboo ferrule plugAn excellent Walt Carpenter Browntone fly rod, 7'3" 2 piece, 2 tip for a #4 line. This is a mint unfished browntone with a nice medium action. It was possibly lawn cast but I see no evidence of fishing use. Flamed cane in 3 up node pattern. Wrapped brown with black edges and bronze guides. Superb varnish job. The keeper wrap is edged with black, tan, and maroon. Oxidized step ferrules and a cap and ring seat. The cap is stamped "W. E. Carpenter,