In the way I look at this, the rod is the most fragile item in this equation, so the one that required the best warranty and support. I love the Daiwa L&T but after a year you are done......

I rather invest a bit more and stay with more back up, Airrus, GLoomis or Kistler....no questions asked.

BPS is forever

actualy You get a 5 year warenty on the L&T

I don't know where you got that info from, not from Daiwa web site. Since I own a few hight end Daiwa reels I keep in touch with them frecuently. Only the Cielo, Tierra and Steez metioning a Limited Life Time Warranty, there is not such a thing for the L&T....I contacted them before I bougth my swimbait set and I was told this very clearly, that they will only covered 1 year......Go ahead and take your chances and let us know.

http://www.daiwa.com/Rod/freshwater.aspx

The tag that came on both my L&T rods said 5 year limited warranty

depending on the money you want to spend, I honestly feel that ugly sticks are a very good value rod for the money.  They are practically indestructible and have i think a 7 year warranty.  For 39 bucks most places, you cant beat one...