Walt Carpenter
My rod making experiences at both Payne and
Leonard, and most importantly the desire to handcraft the finest split bamboo
rods, have given birth to a standard of rod excellence that I'm now offering as
the Carpenter "Browntone." These "classics" are made with the
same enthusiasm and integrity as the creations of my predecessors in this the
"Hudson Valley" or "Catskill" school of rod makers. They indeed
trace their lineage to the works of Fred Thomas, Eustis Edwards and Jim Payne.
The cane used to build your rod is from stock of butt cut "Tonkin"
and its qualities are further enhanced by a special brown toning technique
which is unique with the Carpenter "Browntone." The rich walnut
toning, blending into golden colored nodes enables the rod to be called
"The most beautiful of rods."
BROWNTONE
The hard tungsten wire guides are wrapped with a rich mahogany brown, finely
tipped black to achieve the most striking coordination. All nickel silver
mountings are oxidized a deep black and are made of 18% alloy. These
"silver" mountings are made by me in my shop.
Each rod is finished with four coats of the finest tung-oil spar varnish for
years of trouble free service.
The rod is supplied with a hand sewn partitioned bag, and a heavy walled
aluminum case.
After 50 hours of dedicated, hand-work, the Carpenter "Browntone" is
ready to go fishing.
With this in mind, you can feel complete confidence in choosing a Carpenter
"Browntone" as your ideal.
Walt E. Carpenter, Rod maker
2012 MODELS
The following models are availabale on a regular basis with your choice of reelseat and grip combinations. Most models are available either
Full Loading, Medium or Fast action, Medium Fast being the most popular.
BROWNTONE AND SPECIAL GRADE
2 Pc. with extra tip
in cloth bag and aluminum
case. $4,950.
Model 97 | 7' | #3 | Fairy |
Model 98 | 7' | #4 | |
Model 99L | 7' 3" | #3 | |
Model 99 | 7' 3" | #4 | |
Model 100 | 7'6" | #4 | |
Model 100H | 7' 6" | #5 | |
Model Semi-Para | 7' 3" | #4 | |
Model Semi-Para | 7' 9" | #5 |
3 Pc. with extra tip
in cloth bag and aluminum
case $5,150.
Model 200 | 7' 6" | #4 |
Model 201 | 7' 6" | #5 |
Model 201 1/2 | 7' 9" | #5 |
Model 202 | 8' | #4 |
Model 202H | 8' | #5 |
Model 203L | 8 1/2' | #4 |
Model 203 | 8 1/2' | #5 |
All other Models on Special Order. Please, allow me to quote price and delivery at
time of order. Terms: Qaulity, unaltered, cane rods and fly reels in good condition may be used as partial payment
toward your Carpenter Browntone or Special Grade Rod, either on a consignment basis for sale, or as a direct trade-in,
whichever best benefits both the customer and the Rodmaker. I will give you a written confirmation of your order. Once I have started
the blanks for your Carpenter Rod, I require a $1,000.00. Non-refundable deposit. I will notify you when your rod is near
completion. The balance will be due at that time. No rods are shipped without prior payment.
“ Please call or e-mail for availability. "
Contact:
Robert R. Selb
Classic Fly Fisherman
231 S. Broad St.
Lansdale, PA 19446
Visa and Mastercard also check or Money Order, Paypal can be used on orders under $150.00.
Toll Free 1-866-930-3667 or 215-412-3667
E-mail Classicflyfishermanrrs@gmail.com