03-18-2003, 10:14 PM
Hey there Catchem,
Funny you should ask. I say NEVER BUY ONE! Why? Read my experience below. I have around 20 rods and most are outstanding fishing friends. The following is the truth and nothing but the truth.
I bought, from a local independant tackle store in Los Angeles, a new All Star Graphite Rod WCS176XH, 7'6", Extra Heavy, Western Inshore Series. I was told and it said on the tag it had a lifetime guarrantee. Matched to a calcutta 400, 12lb test line bought at the same time. Second time I took it out, the ceramic ring fell out of the bottom guide. I didn't notice it gone until I went home.
Took it back to the store for a replacement. NOT! The rod was not abused, dropped or guides bent. GET THIS! They said Oh Yes, the BLANK has a lifetime guarrantee but not ANYTHING else, not the components! Can you believe those idiots.
No answers to any of my inquiries later to the company. With treatment like that, this post is what they deserve.
Am I a dissatisified customer? You bettcha! Don't buy garbage if it is not even going to be repaired or replaced.
Oh Ya, The shop was more than happy to sell me a bottom guide for their retail price! MORONS! They'll know who they are if they, hopefully, read this!
tsurikichi
JapanRon
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