Pinky Gillum 8' 2/2 Trout Rod

Pinky Gillum 8' 2/2 Trout RodFor sale here is a beautiful Harold S. "Pinky" Gillum trout rod eight feet with two sections and two tips. Serial no. 1 684. The rod is in excellent+ original condition, which makes this rod supremely scarce. The varnish, hand brushed by Gillum remains glossy and in excellent condition although there are some very light marks (not chips) from use, mostly in the butt section and none penetrates to the cane. Each section is full length and shows no

This is a brand new rod that I finished for a customer but things fell through on his end

Beautiful package

Payne tube

This is listed as Gary Howells personal "birthday rod" with a 1979 manufacture date

Comes with a vintage leather D-Block case (the strap is dried and split) customized with a wood insert to hold reel securely by the foot

Right or left hand retrieve (currently set up for left)

The concealed compartment includes a magnetic hook holder and three removable aluminum spools for thread of your choice

Don't hesitate on this Garrison rod at this price

A terrific dry fly trout rod

Garrison-style grip with just the slightest taper in the middle

The varnished Spanish cedar reel seat steps up to the rear cork

Capacity: 220 yds of 20lb + WF8F