Thanks so much guys. Dleo, the ferrules are in absolutely pristine condition- not at all loose, and no cracks (or dings or scratches), and they still give that nice 'pop' when they're pulled apart. As far as label goes, I just realized it may be the 'h' from the 'splitswitch' that I'm seeing on the label, not the rod weight. That being said, I may try a 5wt line (since that's what I have) before I try the 6wt. Well, now I'm off to see if I can't find some thread that will match the wraps.

Regards,
Joe Martin
Salem, OR