Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9 7 Weight soft cover

soft cover

Standard pricing on this model on the resale market has been $3

The reel is right hand retrieve but can be switched to left for a small fee (less than $100)

The rod is in excellent condition with a bit of light wear

Near mint condition overall

Pinky Gillum Salmon Rod 8'6" 2/2 #9 7 Weight soft coverA 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