Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'3" It also comes with its

It also comes with its original Homa reel case

Another "lawn cast" specimen

There is a seven position drag adjuster on the backplate and the drag becomes shockingly strong when the adjuster is moved progressively through its settings

Model number 280 -- 8' 2/2 3-4wt

Here photo appears in Hilyard's book

Walt Carpenter Browntone Fly Rod 7'6" 2/2 #5 8'3" It also comes with itsA superb Walt Carpenter "Browntone" bamboo fly rod, 7'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #5 line. Serial #88576. Weighs 3. 9 ounces. Mint, untouched condition with the paper and gummed strips still on the grip. Built in 1988 in Chester, NY, this is a real "wow" rod and a pleasure for me to describe something this nice. Medium action. Flamed medium brown cane done in a three up node pattern with a superb varnish coat. Brown main wraps with black edges