It looks very original but has some flaws . The tip ring is worse than it looked in the images and very rusted but I figure I can find one to replace it . I was intending to doba total refurb but now I think I could replace the tip and just use it for a few years .
My question is there was a patch of varnish missing on the butt section . It turns out there is alsoba very small amount of wood chipped away. It's not at all deep and there's no splitting or anything when flexed. I feel the rod is strong enough even with this flaw. I wonder though if J should treat it at all before varnish is applied ? Glue ? Glue & shavings ? Epoxy?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Ps if anyone has a tip ring for sale please do get in touch
