Walt Carpenter "Like a Gillum" 7'3 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo Rod

Walt Carpenter "Like a Gillum" 7'3 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo RodFor sale here is a very special rod made by Walt Carpenter the "Like a Gillum" bamboo rod. The taper of the rod is based on a rod Pinky Gillum made for his wife, Winnie. Only two of these rods have ever been made by Walt. He used Gillum cane to construct the rod, along with Super Z ferrules, original Gillum silk wraps and Gillum Halstead guides. The rod remains in near mint condition and comes with its original bag and tube. Bright up locking reel

Reverse half wells

this a great rod to chose

saltwater or sand

Nice tight ferrule fit

Jim said Kent didn't fish the rod much at all and that's why it has been preserved in such fine condition

as I would later changed my 2-pc design to a more moderate action in order to offer a wider range of taper options

Replacement spool screw but is shaped and aged perfectly

Straw colored blonde cane with crimson wraps and green tipping at the winding check and male ferrules

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

Like all of our rods

Counterbalance and rear cap are nickel silver

grey agate reel in near mint condition