Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight Lettered on two flats in

Lettered on two flats in Summers' handwriting

thereby eliminating stick slip problems caused by extreme heat in high-speed runs

likely made in the early to mid-1920's

Clear transparent wraps with black tipping

The varnish work is excellent

Walt Carpenter "Special Grade" 7'6 2/2 5wt Bamboo Rod 5 Weight Lettered on two flats inFor 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