The black guides could well be original - my Craftversa certainly has black intermediate guides with the first being 'bright'. I also have a Swimversa and think that may have black intermediate guides as well - I will have a look when I get home.Zipper wrote:Today I bought one of these on impulse as I knew nothing about it. As it was £7 and in good condition I couldn't really go wrong. Mine has a number in the 7000's but has the same makers sticker and twin taper tip sticker. Whippings on mine appear the same, though I am doubtful about the guides as the first is bright like yours while the rest seem black. Hopefully will find out how to post pics of it over the weekend.
The Swimversa is a very fine rod indeed in my opinion and for £7 must be considered 'Purchase of the Year' - well done indeed.