Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 9'1" 3/2 #8 11' The truncated Swiss-style ferrules are

The truncated Swiss-style ferrules are size 9/64 and 15/64 with a perfect fit

notable Catskill fly-tying legend and author of "Art Flick's New Streamside Guide to Naturals and Their Imitations"

The rod has a very pleasant medium action and a progressive taper

There is an extra band of black at the keeper

It is more authoritative than one would imagine a 3wt to be

Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 9'1" 3/2 #8 11' The truncated Swiss-style ferrules areA HS "Pinky" Gillum bamboo salmon rod, 9'1", 3 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #8. Serial # 1 732. Fast DF action. Fair condition, with a small clear wrap below the bottom guide on one tip. The grip has some erosion, I suspect from storing the fly hook. There are some cracks to the ferrule wraps and the varnish overall is firm but has lots of scratches and scuffing. The snake guides have some noticeable flatting to the inner guides.