Absolutely agree with Bill from PA. You will want to find out who made your rod first (Montague? Divine? I am assuming its not a Leonard or Payne) as each has its own merits/drawbacks for modern fishing. The people at Clark's board have fished everything from 16 foot lancewood to 7 foot 2 oz. fairy wands. Once maker has been established, the more learned among them can probably alert you on what to do--and more importantly what NOT to do--when fishing your vintage cane.

Good luck.

Tight lines,

Deke