Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #9 11'3" For sale here is a

For sale here is a very scarce Orvis fishing tackle catalog from 1960

The rod is in excellent plus restored condition

The sideplate on the crank side is ventilated along with the spool on that side as well

The action is medium with plenty of backbone and excellent recovery

labeled 4 1/4 oz

Walt Carpenter Browntone Bamboo Fly Rod 9' 3/2 #9 11'3" For sale here is aA very nice Walt Carpenter Browntone bamboo fly rod, 9', 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for a #9. Denoted "SDF" which I presume to mean "Salmon Dry Fly". Mint original condition with paper and gum strips on both the grip and fighting butt with Walt's initials on both. The rod was made in Chester, N. Y. and is serialized with No 1, 1998. It weighs 7. 3 ounces on my scale. Flamed cane in three up node pattern. Superb varnish. The wraps are dark brown with