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1972 is a great example of a year that saw major design change and is the easiest way for me to explain "bleed over" or "overlap" of parts that are original to any particular model

Fast 7.3:1 Gear Ratio Perfect for quickly working lures through cover or picking up slack line on hooksets

The white drape was partly off the rod.Is a gift to son & will have to see if rod & reel work as should

However, earlier models did have their drawbacks, with inferior guides having the tendency to easily bend and break, and some of the reel seat and grip layouts questionable, in particular the reversed rod seat that put your grip hand directly on the reel seat thread instead of the actual foam grip

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There was evidence of corrosion