Pinky Gillum 9' 3/2 Salmon Rod (unused) 7'6" All of the guides feature

All of the guides feature imported German agate inserts

Blacker's influence on salmon fly tying (and tying in general) can't be overstated as he was one of the first to usher in clear instruction and the introduction of rare materials to the art of dressing salmon flies

One of the signature wraps has begun to unravel

The butt provides ample power while the limber tip section allows for delicacy and excellent tippet protection

I will leave open the possibility these components were re-blued

Pinky Gillum 9' 3/2 Salmon Rod (unused) 7'6" All of the guides featureFor sale here is a Harold S. "Pinky" Gillum salmon fly rod in unused condition his "Stagg Special" model. Nine feet with three sections and two tips. Original bag and tube with label in fantastic condition. Label weight is 6 1 2 oz. Actual weight on my scale is 6 3 4 oz. Serial number I 922 circa 1961. The widely accepted thought was that Gillum produced about 1000 rods in his career. The Super Z ferrule fit remains very tight and excellent. The black