Dleo6446 - You have really perked my interest now in the vintage of the rod. I went on line and found a site that described the decal's used by H-i and have narrowed mine down to the Elongated diamond - red center- Utica NY in center and "Best by Test" on the banner. This is both on the decal and the stamp on the nickel plated butt. It appears this places the rod somewhere between 1933 and 1939. The rod is in pretty fair shape, only would need one guide rewrapped. Should I leave it alone or do what I intended to do, strip it, new guides and use it? I really appreciate your help, knowledge and advise. Thank you again, Jonezee