Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly Reel

Carpenter, Walt - 2 5/8" Fly ReelFor sale here is an unused 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. 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 marks. Comes with

For sale here is a terrific R

It boasts the classic double-caliper brake drag that made the Bogdan name famous and is capable of stopping the strongest sea-run salmon

Classic Howells action on the medium side of medium fast with thin tips well suited for dry fly fishing

This rod was dubbed the "Firehole" model - 8'6" 3/2 for a 6wt line

A high quality heavy padded rod bag in dark maroon and a maroon painted eight sided rod tube round out this rod with its very well thought out appointments

Elegantly swelled leading from the grip

The rod is in near mint condition

The photos show the Bonefish spool on the reel and the offshore spool separately

Well balanced with excellent recovery

You can find Harry Briscoe's article on the history of the hexagraph rods here

"Jewel Edition" as marked on the tube

This rod pre-dated my supplying ferrule plugs so I have supplied a set that I've recently made