Scribner Salmon Rod, strip or not

[jarylu]

Hello, I've acquired a Dingee Scribner salmon rod with its holder and all the pieces.
What puzzles me is the finish. All the Scribners I have been able to look at are all wooden and finished with
the natural wood showing through. This one though, has a mohogany finish which is beginning to show its age, chipping etc.
My question is, is this a proper finish for the rod? Or, has someone decided it would look better with the dark finish. And,
would those who know more about this stuff than I do handle it differently. Thank you in advance.

Tom DuRose

[jeffkn1]

Tom

Check your Personal Messages. You asked for guides in your Classified post but left no contact information.
Also, you didn't say how many you need, nor what sizes.