Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9

Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9A nice H. S. "Pinky" Gillum salmon rod, 8'6", 2 pieces, 2 tips, built for what feels to me like a #9 line. Serial #I 946. Fast action. Good condition except for a couple of "camp emergency" wraps in two places on the guides, which should be restorable by any competent rod maker. The butt has a small facet crack that was original to the blank and is sealed over by the varnish coat. One tip has a 1" long section of clouded varnish where it is lifting

It appears a replacement brass cup for the handle was made at some point

Nickel silver up-locking reel seat over a fine mortised walnut spacer

Comes with original box and reel pouch

The spools are narrower to accommodate small diameter 20 lb braided backing

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