Sandbar1 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 During a recent canal "combat fishing" trip this 11ft TFO received an unfortunate knock on the rocks. Damage is between the 3rd and forth guide from the tip. It appears to be mostly to the finish. Any chance this could have compromised the rod. I'd prefer not to worry about my rod when I'm fishing it. Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybosox3 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sandbar1 said: During a recent canal "combat fishing" trip this 11ft TFO received an unfortunate knock on the rocks. Damage is between the 3rd and forth guide from the tip. It appears to be mostly to the finish. Any chance this could have compromised the rod. I'd prefer not to worry about my rod when I'm fishing it. I don't know but this is the second blue rod in two months. I never in 68 years broke a rod casting. Both times casting 2 oz plugs - exploded- the warranty is way too expensive for a problem that seems systemic Missing Wilmington Vermont but loving the Ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BuzzardsBayBruin Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 looks like the finish is scratched, should be good. Bring a spare with you next time out if you have one just in case Fancy catches fisherman, simple catches fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark lobster Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 There is only one way to find out ! Fish it is all you can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, shark lobster said: There is only one way to find out ! Fish it is all you can do! That's the plan. Should put it to a serious test Saturday night. Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, The BuzzardsBayBruin said: looks like the finish is scratched, should be good. Bring a spare with you next time out if you have one just in case I always carry a spare. Normally I switch between the two depending on how I want to fish. Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 18 minutes ago, mybosox3 said: the warranty is way too expensive for a problem that seems systemic What? How expensive is their warranty? G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybosox3 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just now, Southcoastphil said: What? How expensive is their warranty? Ship section to was $15 warranty cost in return $50 they changed $40 on shipping- $105, this is the second one I'm at $210 Missing Wilmington Vermont but loving the Ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybosox3 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 minute ago, mybosox3 said: Ship section to was $15 warranty cost in return $50 they changed $40 on shipping- $105, this is the second one I'm at $210 The rod isn't worth that expense when I have no confidence in it! Missing Wilmington Vermont but loving the Ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbar1 Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 23 minutes ago, mybosox3 said: I don't know but this is the second blue rod in two months. I never in 68 years broke a rod casting. Both times casting 2 oz plugs - exploded- the warranty is way too expensive for a problem that seems systemic I have both the 10'6 and 11 ft. versions of this rod. Fished both hard all summer, almost every night with no problems. For me they seemed very solid. This problem was all operator error. That said considering how often I was out there this year I'm looking into upgrading this spring. Lami maybe or high end St. Croix? Chasing false echoes Send lawyers, guns, and money - Zevon When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro - Thompson DITCH TROLL 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesiderdemdnj Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 My FSC 1267 had an unfortunate smashing on the ground when I dropped my bike. Two new guides later it was doing just fine slinging heavy jigs and plugs and catching big fish my last trip up there. It should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Graphite is very powerful as far as loading on a cast or fighting a fish. However they're not very resilient once their surface gets compromised by a jig hit or a fall on the rocks. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt A. Poisett Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Or shut in car door! Your results may differ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfighter Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I would use rod epoxy or even nail polish to cover the nicked up areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler #1 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Sandbars put a little hard as nails on the scratches , It will provide a little protection[two coats ] I see the construction of these rods to leave a little for discussion. I never had this as a problems with any Lami Glass glass or Graphite rod . If they incorporated the color in the material they use to make the rods , it might never ever be a problem at all. Now who said that old guys will not help you young bucks? Life member M.B.B.A #509 Life member Izaak Walton Fishing Association Life member Cape Cod Canal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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