Walton Powell - 'Ultimate' 7'4" / 8'4" Companion Rod

For sale here is a rare Walton Powell "Ultimate" companion rod in mint condition. The set consists of 2 butts and 3 identical tips, creating a 7'4" or 8'4" 2pc rod. Both configurations are best with a 5wt, in my hand. Walton Powell made 100 of these "Ultimate" series rods, built from 100 select culms of perfect Tonkin cane purchased in 1947. Each segment is made from a single culm to assure a true "smooth unity of action". The rods are medium tempered, semi-hollow and feature bright guides and ceramic stripping guides wrapped in transparent tan windings with hunter green tipping. Tan intermediates throughout. All sections are straight, full length and serialized (U#52). Bright ferrules fit perfectly and are witness marked for ease of alignment. The butt sections are scripted #52 of 100 and include the original owner’s name. Both grips are 6.25" long with bright, smooth cork. Up-locking reel seats over exotic wood spacers. The 7'4" configuration weighs 4.32oz and the 8'4" is 4.90oz. Both rods cast a DT5 beautifully, two excellent Walt Powell tapers in one deluxe package. These rods were Walt's last big project, and they are the culmination of many decades of hands-on experience in the rod business. This is *the* Walton Powell set to own. Sold in the original bag and deluxe leather tube with leather data plate including the rod number, original owner's name and Walton Powell's signature.

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