Tackle Recycling

Am I the only one who looks at old tackle you haven't used and has a sudden desire to get it out and dust it off? Maybe it's the Chris Yates effect? Anyone has looked through my posts will see I'm all in favour of new tackle and baits but I also have a fond eye for my old gear too. This weeks target is my old Daiwa Surf rod with a view to using it on some local pier and jetty marks. The question is, at 30 years old will the glass blanks still be in any condition to launch a large lead and bait without breaking? Well theres only one way to find out!