I took my "recycled" 8'rod out for a test cast the other day and put the wrap finish on yesterday.
Because it was a Japanese rod with a short tip I chose not to put too much time or money it to it.
It got a recycled nickle silver reel seat, new guides and claret colored nylon thread wraps.
I spent all of $7.00 on it.
Much to my suprise it looks great and even more suprising... it casts great too.