I noticed that after I purchased my quantum smoke rod today, that there is a bend in the blank on the upper end.  It bends in the directions opposite to the rod guides.  Is the blank supposed to have a slight bend or not? If not what should I do? I bought the last smoke rod the store had.

No it should be straight. I would return it and have them order you a new one.

Would quantum take care of this or do you think the company would. Like a said it was the last rod because they were on sale,so I could get my money back but it wouldn't be enough to buy a smoke at its retail price.

Email Quantum first to see what they say about it. If they're no help, go get your cash back and apply it to something else. Perhaps it was on sale for that exact reason, being it's defective. Sale items sometimes are final, so you'll need to check into that as well. Let's hope that's not the case.

All the quantum rods and duckett rods were 50% off so I don't think it was because it was defective

All the quantum rods and duckett rods were 50% off so I don't think it was because it was defective

Man where at?

Would quantum take care of this or do you think the company would. Like a said it was the last rod because they were on sale,so I could get my money back but it wouldn't be enough to buy a smoke at its retail price.

Talk to quantum about it. Pointless to return it to the store  because you might not find that same rod with a warranty  at that price.

I have a 7' M/F Smoke think its a great rod. If Quantum will replace it do that if not yeah return it. Even at a good price shouldnt have defect like that to fish with.