I got a 6.6 ft shimano teramar spinning rod last  year for Christmas. I have treated it well, cleaning it and storing inside after every use. I was sorting my tackle today, and rearranging my rod n reels in my rack. I noticed that the clear coat is starting to bubble and peel off the rod.  This should not happen in just over a year. Can a rod builder easily fix this, I know they have warranties, but not sure if this is covered. Has anyone had similar problems and if so how did you handle it.

Thanks

I dont think this affects the performance of the rod at all. How much of it is peeling off? If it bugs you that much I think it has life time warranty so just go to bps or your local tackle store and ask if they will replace it over the counter. If anything give shimano a call and tell them. I'm sure they will take care of you.

Me, I wouldn't even care about it. I will not pay a single penny shipping it in and getting a new one. Keep us updated on what the dealers/ shimano say.

Mike

Jeremy,

Shimano has that over the counter warranty program on those rods. I am not sure where you got it but, I know that the Eastern Outfitters down here in Hampstead carries those. Check the Jacksonville store they may have one in stock or can get one. Intercoastal Angler down here at Wrightsville Beach told me that they could order any Shimano rod that I wanted.

Big T.