DB4D , thought you’d like to know , this morning, I got out my 6’6”TFO T&P UL rod to set it up for a future fishing trip .
I happened to glance down at the end of the split grip and there’s a tiny round sticker on it that says “ Made in Korea “
So, I’m guessing they’ve changed them with this most recent shipment.
Could be , the manufacturer in Korea sourced out the assembly of the rods to China .
Shimano , Daiwa and everybody else does it .
Just thought you’d like to know .