Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The varnish work is excellent

The varnish work is excellent

Lettered on two flats in Summers' handwriting

likely made in the early to mid-1920's

Very good condition though some repairs are needed

Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight The varnish work is excellentFor sale here is a very special rod made by Walt Carpenter in 1989. He called it the "Special Grade" and or "Special Project". 7 1 2 feet for a five weight line. The rod was custom built for a customer desiring one of Walt's rods in the classic Payne cosmetic style. The rod remains in excellent plus condition and comes with its original bag and tube. On the medium side of medium fast action. Walt gave the rod a "tune up" as explained in the letter in