Just got a new rod and while i was opening it scratched a tiny bit of paint of of the rod.  Super small, hair thin and a half an inch long.  Im really uneasy about it. Someone tell me im crazy and it wont effect a thing.

It will depend on were the scratch is located, and if you can see the graphite fibers in the scratch.

If your just not sure send it back, don't hassle with it.....

I also nicked the cork handle too?  OK?

You are going to have to control your excitment when you're unpacking your new stuff.

You are going to have to control your excitment when you're unpacking your new stuff.

Haha I was thinking the same thing! Sounds like you got a little TOO excited. What did you buy?

Yeah I was pretty excited.  Abu Garcia Revo SX with a Bass Pro Extreme 7' MH rod.  Cant wait to try it out.

Yeah I was pretty excited.  Abu Garcia Revo SX with a Bass Pro Extreme 7' MH rod.  Cant wait to try it out.

You're going to love it.  As far as the scratch goes, I'm sure you're fine.  If it does end up breaking, BPS will take it back.  

Don't worry, it gives it character.

Don't worry, it gives it character.

I agree.......Don't shoot me Tin,good luck Sunday.

Don't worry about it. I agree with above that it gives the rod character. My favorite rod, G.Loomis MBR783 IMX, is covered in scratches and performs as well as the day I bought it.

Don't worry, it gives it character.

I agree.......Don't shoot me Tin,good luck Sunday.

Hey Tin,bye the way that's one hell of a tan you got going on there already... ;D