Pinky Gillum Light Salmon Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 6'6" Beautifully flamed bamboo combined with

Beautifully flamed bamboo combined with a dramatic execution of tapers - taking the graceful swelled butt design of all T&T rods to its limit

definitely not scratches from use

The rod is in excellent original condition though it does show light wear throughout

The cigar grip is 6 5/8" in length with only light soiling

made two false casts

Pinky Gillum Light Salmon Fly Rod 8'6" 2/2 #8 6'6" Beautifully flamed bamboo combined withA nice H. S. "Pinky" Gillum bamboo fly rod, 8'6", 2 piece, 2 tip, and built for what feels like a #8 line. Mid 1950s construction. 6. 5 ounces. Fast DF action. Serial I 959. Very good condition with the sole exception of a re wrapped snake guide at the bottom of one tip. There are a few very minor (glancing hit) hook scratches on the butt but nothing down to the cane. The varnish is very good no sign of softening or bag imprint. The rod sections are