Walt Carpenter "Like a Gillum" 7'3 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner Ordered in December 1950 and

Ordered in December 1950 and delivered in 1951

The rod is from the Ted Williams signature series of fly fishing tackle

labeled 4 5/8 oz

Although this model is typically listed as a #6 I liked it with a DT #4

2" diameter in left-hand-wind

Walt Carpenter "Like a Gillum" 7'3 2/2 4-5wt Bamboo Rod Marc Aroner Ordered in December 1950 andFor 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