I tried to do that ...... not readable. But it doesn't matter. I'm sure that we've got it nailed down. The tip was broken at some point and the tip eye replaced. I've refinished rods before, but it's been some time ago...I'll just clean it up and recoat it and call it good. I'll use it for crappie, blue gill, perch, etc. if no one wants to mess with it.
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