Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 2 Weight 4" diameter and measuring 1

4" diameter and measuring 1 1/2" wide (not including the drag hub) with a 1" spool width

which I presume is for accommodating the longer feet on early reels like Hardy's

Decorated red cloth gilt

Excellent condition with one tip having taken a set

The wraps are color preserved and tipped

Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 2 Weight 4" diameter and measuring 1A very nice Walt Carpenter Browntone bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, built for a #5 (though also feels as though it would take a #4 nicely). A nice delicate medium action. Near mint restored condition. The original owner used this rod and took it to Walt to restore three years ago, though if he hadn't told me that I would have assumed that it was in almost mint condition, as Walt did a terrific job with it. 3. 7 ounces. Flamed cane in a three up