Carpenter Bros. Bamboo Rod - 8'5 2/2 4wt Hollowbuilt Hex 4-piece Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat

Bright aluminum down-locking reel seat with a handsome wood spacer with bold grain

The sections appear to have only been put together a handful of times as the male slides show very little wear if any

On the second tip between the first and second guides

Blued aluminum dual sliding band reel seat over a mortised cork spacer

Carpenter Bros. Bamboo Rod - 8'5 2/2 4wt Hollowbuilt Hex 4-piece Bright aluminum down-locking reel seatFor sale here is a very nice hollow built rod by Cris Carpenter, an 8 foot 5 inch bamboo rod weighing in at 3. 7 ounces. Six sided construction. Near mint condition. Two sections made with two tips for a four weight line. Richly flamed, clear brown silks, oxidized hardware, cap and ring reel seat over a stunning wood spacer. The oil finish is exquisite. One tip has a very slight set. Smooth full working medium action. Original bag and tube.