This listing is for a South Bend Split Bamboo Fly Rod Model 290.The listing includes the 290 with it's two tips, its original Sock, and the original Rod Holder Tube as seen in the photos.The South Bend Fly Rod is 7 and 1/2 feet when put together. The reel seat is aluminum.The rod and it's tips are in very good to excellent condition. The cork handle is showing some light wear, but other than that, there are no breaks, cracks, dents, unraveling of string, or any other damage to the rod ...components. It is a beautiful rod in fantastic condition despite its age.The sock is in very good condition. The tube is showing lots of scratching/marking/scuffing. The top screws on and off smoothly. The model info has mostly worn off, and the other graphics are faded.The photos best represent the cosmetic condition of the Vtg South Bend Model 290 7.5' Split Bamboo Fly Rod.I take pride in super fast shipping for all my valued customers.Thank you for looking! We are not volume dealers. As such, sometimes it is difficult to compete with some of their prices. We believe we make up the difference with our stellar and world class customer service, and that good feedback is earned, and shouldn't be solicited. We can only provide this service if you MAKE US AWARE of ANY issues or problems regarding your purchase. With all due respect, if the "best offer" option is available for this listing, please be prepared to make the payment upon acceptance. The price includes the packaging/boxes (some are recycled) to safely ship, the time it takes to test l each item so you know exactly what you are getting.