Understanding Eyelet Orientation on Fishing Rod Poles

Question
Hi, I found What I beleive to be an old steel and brass pole, except the eyelets are in the same direction as the pole. Were there ever poles made in such a way. Thank you Jackson

Answer
Hi Jackson,

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "in the same direction as the pole".  Do you mean the guides do not face the line as it would enter from the reel?  The guides are parallel to the rod shaft instead of perpendicular to it?

Can you send a picture to joe@blackdogtackle.com and let me review it?

Are you sure the guides are not simply bent out of shape?

Is this a fly rod, casting rod, bait rod or spinning rod?

Thanks,  Joe