Walt Carpenter "Like a Payne" 8' 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 7'11" Bound in orange leather with

Bound in orange leather with gilt title and decoration

but no cracks or other damage

Stamped "Leonard Mills" on the faceplate

Joe recently changed the reel from RHW to LHW

Made by Hardy Bros master craftsmen in Alnwick

Walt Carpenter "Like a Payne" 8' 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo Rod 7'11" Bound in orange leather withFor sale here is a very special rod made by Walt Carpenter his "Like a Payne" bamboo rod. Payne 102 taper, 8 feet for a 4 or 5 weight line. The rod remains in mint unused condition with the original paper on the grip. It comes with the original bag and labeled tube. Bright up locking reel seat over a mahogany spacer. This rod was built by in 2005 and included with the sale is a provenance letter from Walt in which he details all of the original Payne