Deanna,
I recieved the rod today, And I still am in awe of this,as I can't find a single hint on the ferrules where they have ever been joined.....I really wanted to fish this rod....But with it appearing as it were NEVER assembled.

I am really going to have to think on this a bit....I've never seen a rod tube such as this either...as the end cap does'nt screw on as any I've ever witnessed....It does screw to seal it, But in the same manner as a boat plug does on some boats...it squeezes a rubber plug to expand it into the tubes sides....Very Awesome rod....Thanks for replying with info....

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"I've often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before" A.K.Best

"Wish ya great fishing"

Bill