Okuma Rod replacement

I recently purchased a new Okuma Guide Select steelhead rod and Shimano Cardiff reel. I've landed three steelhead with it this year have had several hook-ups that ended in heartbreak.

Last Friday I hit the Russian again with my trusty rod. I ended up with a snag and I thought I'd just whip the rod a little to get the plug unstuck. Well........I ended up breaking off the rod tip, between the first and second guide. Man was I upset!

Since the Okuma rod had a lifetime warranty, KickinBass (Andy) offered to take it back to the Pro Shops to see if they would exchange it for a shiny new one. To my surprise, they did the exchange without question.

Now I can hit the river again. Oh happy me!

CHEERS! 

Good to know they back their products.I know Seeker and Shakespeare/Ugly Stick do the same,but I haven't been able to break one yet (knock on wood).If manufacturers only knew the abuse we kayakfishermen put our equipment through...

Watch out on the Ugly Sticks, I've fished these most of my life and have always found them to be reliable. But last year I purchased an Ugly Stick Tiger and the warranty was a one year. I looked around and I did not see a new Ugly Stick with a lifetime guarantee. It is still a great rod but the lifetime guarantee really made it unbeatable in the past at least for the price.

Jeff

Oh snap! I thought Ugly were still lifetime.Oh well, if the ones I have break I've still gotten my money's worth out of them.