Well, I broke my Fenwick HMG

[Micro]

I fished my 7' MH baitcaster today.  Tonight when I was putting stuff away I noticed a black ring around the blank about 1/3 of the way from the tip.  Looked sort of like a crack under the laquer.  I flexed it a little with my hand to see if it was anything to worry about the the rod folded.  (I figured if it's gonna break, do it now and not while fishing.)

The rod has a lifetime warrenty, but the store I bought it from warrants it for 6 months.  I bought it on 10/13/07.  Tomorrow is 1 day shy of 6 months.  So tomorrow I'm taking it back to the store and seeing if they will honor their warranty.  

d**n shame, I really liked that rod.  

[Guest muddy]

aT LEAST YOU GOT TO USE IT BEFORE IT BROKE :

[Micro]

Yeah, it's not so bad compared to your accident.  

[Guest muddy]

Yea but it  rots, I am sorry for your loss. When is the viewing

[Micro]

There will be no wake, and no viewing.  I expect it to arise from the dead tomorrow morning in Richmond, Virginia when I do the "Wah, I broke my rod" incantation at the fishing counter at Green Top Sporting Goods.  

Luckily, that store has great customer service.  I hope that trend continues.  

I don't know why it broke.  I'm surprised it didn't break while I was using it.  I didn't catch any fish on it, and it has suffered no trauma.  All I can characterize it as is a crack in the graphite under the lacquer.  The lacquer that was over the mark was perfectly smooth, but when I flexed it a little, it just folded.  It broke very cleanly.

[Guest muddy]

I hope it works out for you Micro.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

There will be no wake, and no viewing. I expect it to arise from the dead tomorrow morning in Richmond, Virginia when I do the "Wah, I broke my rod" incantation at the fishing counter at Green Top Sporting Goods.

Luckily, that store has great customer service. I hope that trend continues.

I don't know why it broke. I'm surprised it didn't break while I was using it. I didn't catch any fish on it, and it has suffered no trauma. All I can characterize it as is a crack in the graphite under the lacquer. The lacquer that was over the mark was perfectly smooth, but when I flexed it a little, it just folded. It broke very cleanly.

Sounds like a power window crack  

[Micro]

Just got back from Green Top Sporting Goods.  They exchanged it - no questions asked.  I went with a 6'6" this time.  The tip is a little stiffer than the 7' and I think it will work with plastics a bit better.

[Guest muddy]

Stiffer tips usually mean more fun

Good I am glad this worked out for you

[Raul]

aT LEAST YOU GOT TO USE IT BEFORE IT BROKE :

Yeah, I know of a guy that has his rods broken before using them.  :