Yep, theres one sitting right here next to me. I got this 6'6 back in 1988. I have caught 15 pound snook, sea trout, jack, and countless bass on it. I don't use it much anymore because my ex-wife gave it to me when we were dating and I can't stand that piece of . Anyway, back to the rod. I let my dad use it but it needs to be stripped down and rebuilt. I was thinking of doing the expiditer service on it.
As far as the reel seat goes, I like the ones they currently use better. I don't care much for that metal locking ring. The cork however is hard core bad to the bone.