Sam Carlson "Four" Quad Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #4 7 Weight An excellent Walt Carpenter 6'

An excellent Walt Carpenter 6' 7

The large (12 corks) 6" grip is deeply sculpted to a hand-fitting fish-tail shape

The bag has a provision for a fighting butt but alas

Honey colored cane and three up node pattern

Serial #2576

Sam Carlson "Four" Quad Fly Rod 6' 2/2 #4 7 Weight An excellent Walt Carpenter 6'An exceedingly rare Carlson Four Special quad fly rod, 6' 2 piece, 2 tips for a #4 line. Medium fast action. Excellent original condition. Some discoloration of the western style grip and the all cork seat, and a tiny amount of brassing to the oxidation of the butt cap edge are the only signs of use. An interesting note on this rod's history. It was built by Sam Carlson in 1962 and originally sold to Rosgen's Sporting Goods in Winsted, Ct. and wrapped