Thanks Greg!Greg Reynolds wrote: ↑08/02/21 09:15Thanks again G-Man,
I come across mixed-up tips fairly frequently, including one yesterday via database E-mail.
BTW, the green-labeled tube is a later replacement. They weren't in use until early 1971.
Regards,
Greg
I was wondering about the tube/color. The rod doesn't show any evidence of repairs, so maybe it went back for a refinish or a new tip and it got a new tube at the same time. It definitely has the correct data on the label, so that's a plus and the rod is in beautiful condition with nothing more than typical grip soiling.
Yeah, I really wish I'd been able to find the rod the mismatched tip went to, but things were pretty hectic at this auction and it didn't pan out. I have a basket case Orvis rod that I've been thinking about sending back to have a tip repaired/replaced and I'm thinking I might see if they can shorten this mismatched tip, add the smaller ferrule and make it work for the basket case rod (I got it super cheap). I'm not sure the taper would be correct, but it might be worth a shot since the color of the cane is very similar.