Sorry to hear about the rod. If you haven't called Lami yet, call and explain what happened. I had a Lami break a few years ago due to user error and they replaced it for just the cost of shipping, without me having the receipt. Probably depends on who you talk to over there, but I would imagine they'll do something for you. Especially since it broke on a cast and not from misusing it.
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Redlite,
Just curious if you use braid or mono? I've been casting for a long time and have never had a rod blow up on me - I strictly use mono. I know the freshwater largemouth bass circuit had all sorts of problems with busting rods when using braid. Since I've been working at the Edge I see the rods returned all the time - broken in various places. Most seem to be broken while using braid. Maybe a connection. Of course I'm sure your sticks are put through the most severe tests/environments - could have been easily nicked by a barnacle. One other thing - not sure Lami or any other rod manufacturer would consider swimming/wet suiting with the rod as "normal use" but that's just my opinion. Hopefully in your case they will come through. Call Arden or Pete G at the shop for their advice.
DZ
DZ
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I have a 1205 and I BABY it! Never set it down on rocks or using it to push off the bottom wetsuiting - I have this feeling its gonna break if it gets a scratch in it from all I've heard.
I think the GSBs are a much more durable blank but you mentioned the action is too slow for your liking in the past. Maybe talk to a good rod builder and have them cut the blank a bit and add some length to the butt section to match the 1205 action? A friend of mine had this done, and its very similar action to the 1205, and cost about half as much for the blank! 1201ls and 1201ms are a good one to use for that.
No doubt mono stretch is easier on the rod and the angler . as is fiberglass over graphite for that matter . How much power can you get out of a rod before it starts working on you ? The answer my friend is blowing in the wind ..
Well if they don't replace it for some reason like a nick on the blank or some other nonsense, then I suppose we can have a fundraiser for you since you are poor.
Kinda like eminent domain with fishing tackle...
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