Fav Rod!  

Yeah, that's a problem. Best of luck with the "next man up."

Tried fixing it yet?

Know the feeling. Never broke a rod in my life, this year I broke 3.

Dang!

What kind of rod? 

Another rod you can get, The 70s paneling on the other hand....

Hey look at the Brite side now you get to shop around for a new rod.

 

10 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

Tried fixing it yet?

Happen yesterday, no.  All that can be done is a new rod tip right?

2 hours ago, DINK WHISPERER said:

What kind of rod? 

Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0

1 hour ago, reason said:

Another rod you can get, The 70s paneling on the other hand....

 

Savage...

33 minutes ago, Ben Miller said:

Happen yesterday, no.  All that can be done is a new rod tip right?

Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0

i had the same thing happen to mine i ended up cutting it down about 6" and putting a new tip on it worked for a while until the rod snapped again about 1/3rd of the way down the blank

36 minutes ago, fishballer06 said:

 

Savage...

Oh yeah!!!  But I think that was the 80s. I had a celebrity crush on Miss Elisabeth...

1 hour ago, Ben Miller said:

Happen yesterday, no.  All that can be done is a new rod tip right?

Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0

Got any other broken rods? Or a thin metal rod that will fit inside the blank? Insert an old piece of rod or thin metal and wrap with thread then epoxy. People used to fix any rod for 10 or $12, see if there is a local rod builder near you or just give it a try yourself 

1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said:

Got any other broken rods? Or a thin metal rod that will fit inside the blank? Insert an old piece of rod or thin metal and wrap with thread then epoxy. People used to fix any rod for 10 or $12, just your business see if there is a local rod builder near you or just give it a try yourself 

I'm pretty sure the nano technology particles would phase invert and cause the instant destruction of the universe. Now if you were cat fishing.....

3 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Got any other broken rods? Or a thin metal rod that will fit inside the blank? Insert an old piece of rod or thin metal and wrap with thread then epoxy. People used to fix any rod for 10 or $12, see if there is a local rod builder near you or just give it a try yourself 

Great Advice and thank you TnRiver46!  

1 minute ago, Ben Miller said:

Great Advice and thank you TnRiver46!  

Worth a shot since it's already broken. If you can't get the insert to stay put just ooze some epoxy inside the rod and let it stick to the insert. Might throw off the weight of the rod if insert is heavier than original material

I think those rods are already stiff to begin with so fixing one would make it even stiffer. 

ouch ! been there done that, I was fortunate that st Croix replaced it. wish you the best with fixing it. 

5 minutes ago, DINK WHISPERER said:

I think those rods are already stiff to begin with so fixing one would make it even stiffer. 

Turn it into a flipping/frogging stick? Or a broom to sweep the kitchen?

In all seriousness, you've got a 3 year warranty. Talk to Abu and see what they can do for you. 

 

http://www.abugarcia.com/AbuGarcia-warranty.html

@TnRiver46 if it's a long rod then maybe yes. 

 

@fishballer06 I used Abu products since I was was a teenager. A couple years ago I had an issue with two 6 month old Revos and they refused to help me! Itn was a known issue in the gen 3 models too. Sold all 20 of my Revos and moved on. Good luck with cs. 

18 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Turn it into a flipping/frogging stick? Or a broom to sweep the kitchen?

Have you seen that paneling? He's definitely got shag carpeting too. No sweeping necessary.

 

12 minutes ago, fishballer06 said:

In all seriousness, you've got a 3 year warranty. Talk to Abu and see what they can do for you. 

 

http://www.abugarcia.com/AbuGarcia-warranty.html

Thanks Fishballer06!  So you were right and they just emailed me the process.

 

Thank you for contacting Abu regarding your damaged rod.  I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.  We do not repair or have replacement parts for rods; however we will be glad to assist you in the warranty process.  To move forward with the warranty process, simply respond to this email and provide the following information/documentation:

 

• Daytime telephone number
• Physical address (unable to ship to PO Box)
• Copy of original receipt or proof of purchase (if not available let us when purchased)
• 3 Pictures

1. A clear picture of the damaged area/part
2. A clear picture of the model number (just above the handle)
3. A clear picture showing the date code on the rod (if available example 02C12CM)

• A brief description of the damage/issue and how it occurred

 

Once we receive the above information, we would process your claim for warranty replacement consideration. To replace a rod under warranty we do request a $9.95 (US) $10.55 (CAN) processing fee. If the rod is not under warranty will be able to offer you a substantial discount towards the purchase of a new rod. 

Please note, if more than 3 rods, you must mail the rods into us to begin your warranty/replacement claim.

You may reach us at 800-228-4272 Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm (EST) Service Experience Coordinators will glad to assist you. 

Looks like I get to keep this rod and fix it, plus a brand new one!  Broken rod for sale!!!!

1 hour ago, Sword of the Lord said:

Have you seen that paneling? He's definitely got shag carpeting too. No sweeping necessary.

 

And probably knock the lava lamp over too...