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I bought my wife a nice new Walleye rod this year, a Fenwick 6'6" Walleye. well on a cast this weekend it broke 3" above the join :shock: Of course I never keep receipts for rods, I have never had a rod break before this, so I'm of to LeBarons today in the vain hope that they will do something about it. fingers crossed
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Post by Paya »

I had my 7' broken couple weeks ago ..lebaron stuff was not very pleased but thanks to bigjim and plowjack I was able to exchange mine

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Post by Blaker »

If they won't help you out contact Fenwick direct and see if they can't do anything for you.
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Post by Big Bass Buddy »

I just broke my Shimano rod a couple of weeks ago. Over 5 years old.

No receipts and nothing. Called Shimano and sent it back, and will have a new one soon. Just give them a call and let them know of the situation.
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Post by ady »

Totally amazed - LBs replaced the rod tip with a new one - had to chat with the boss though - all smiles+no probs+new rod tip=happy wife (I wish) :D
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Post by muskymatt »

Right on!!

Had probs with a reel drag I went back and no problem , walked away with replacement :D
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Post by pike_pipes »

yeah same, i just bought a fenwick ultra light over the winter, and it snapped on a cast! walked it to bass pro, and exchanged it w/ no probs, i just hope it doesint happen again b/c after friday im trapped on an island till september!
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Post by feelinginwind »

ady wrote:Totally amazed - LBs replaced the rod tip with a new one - had to chat with the boss though - all smiles+no probs+new rod tip=happy wife (I wish) :D
lucky u r.
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Post by dana »

WAY to go le baron!!!

if i had a dollar for every fenwick rod that snapped[again and again]
i would have way more than a
dollar
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Over the years I too have ahd a number of rods break and had the manufacturer step up and send a replacement. This is what keeps you comming back to specific brands and stores-after sales service!...Larry
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Hmmmm...

Post by Cancatchbass »

I'd have to wonder why anyone would buy a Fenwick rod if they repeatedly break without just cause???

All well and good to get a replacement, but they shouldn't break in the first place, unless they're defective or have been severely abused.

CCB- have used Shimano rods for 30 years and none broken yet...
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Post by FireFox »

CCB,

I had a Berkley pack rod that broke and was replaced by them at least 6 times... By the end I didnt even care if they replaced it anymore. I still have the rod, but I dont use it anymore. I bought a shimano replacment and I will never buy another Berkley rod again.

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