Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'9" The butt section is down

The butt section is down 1 3/4"

The ferrules are actually tapered to allow for wear over time

Classic cap and ring reel seat over a beautiful mortised wood spacer

Medium fast action and the taper is semi-parabolic

black matte finished sideplates

Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly Reel 9'9" The butt section is downFor sale here is a Walt Carpenter 2 5 8" diameter fly reel. Pillar width 7 8". Aluminum construction. The simple click pawl can be easily converted for use as either right or left hand retrieve, currently set up for left. Nice serpentine shaped handle that attaches directly to the spool flange. Artfully bolstered pillars. Nickel silver counter balance weight and handle screw. The reel is in near mint condition with only the slightest of handling