Carpenter, Walt -- 7'6 4-5wt Graphite-Boron Rod 6'6" Black and gold tipping at

Black and gold tipping at the winding check and male ferrules (the gold is actually white thread with an application of shellac and a bit of age)

No mechanical or cosmetic issues exist other than some tarnish on the line guide and handle grasp

The rosette washers used on the backplate are a highly unusual feature rarely seen on a Vom Hofe fly reel

For sale here is a spare spool for an Abel Super 5 fly reel in mint condition

Full wells grip with moderate soiling and very light ridging around the top edge of the grip

Carpenter, Walt -- 7'6 4-5wt Graphite-Boron Rod 6'6" Black and gold tipping atFor sale here is a Walt Carpenter 7'6" 4 5wt graphite boron rod. 2 piece. The rod is in excellent condition with limited signs of use. Sanded blank, rust colored wraps. Bright guides. Ring hook keeper. "W. E. Carpenter maker" "Graphite Boron #7645" written on rod in gold lettering. Classic cigar style grip with ever so slight ridging. Nickel silver cap and ring reel seat with a fine burled walnut spacer. The spacer shows some marks from reel foot. The