WebbFishing rod maker: He was one of the 20th Century's best known producers of custom, high-quality fly fishing rods. Today, long after his death, Gillum bamboo rods command thousands of dollars — some have sold for $20,000. A veteran of World War I, he was a carpenter and homebuilder, and developed the Colonial Lane... Webb8 nov. 2011 · Pinky Gillum. Yep, I'd say it's supply, if not necessarily demand. For awhile, any Garrison was at the top of the classic rod pyramid, but for the last number of years it has seemed to switch to Pinky's rods. Perhaps his legendary irascibility and reclusive mystique have something to do with it too.
West Slope Classic Fly Tackle - H.S.
WebbH.S "Pinky" Gillum - Trout type: Bamboo condition: E - Excellent rod length: 8 rod sections : 3/2 rod weight: 5 includes: Original Tube and sock description: Another one for the collector that appreciates fine fly rods! H.S.Pinky Gillum Circa early 50's. http://www.westslopefly.com/rods/dsp_rodDetails.cfm?rodID=81 hertha cg elementum
Ridgefield notables: Pinky Gillum, the rod to die for
WebbH.S "Pinky" Gillum - Trout type: Bamboo condition: N/M - Near Mint rod length: 6'9" rod sections : 2/3 rod weight: 4 includes: Original Tube and sack. description: What can I say! Custom made one of a kind H.S.Pinky Gillum Circa late 50's early 60's? 6'9" in length and listed on the label as 3-1/2wt but feels like a 4wt to me. This was a custom ... WebbFigured Honduran Mahogany filler. Grip shape, rod bag, outer-tube bag, label all inspired by Pinky. Main silk color suggested by a leading Gillum expert; Mark Canfield. He said this was a close match for a color Winnie Gillum like to use occasionally. A special tube matching an original was provided by Cascade Designs. WebbFor 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 mayflower flooring