I just got back into fishing since I was a kid.We live on Cape Cod and my daughter is 10.We went out fishing and caught some good size bass at coonamessett pond.My daughter pulled in a good size bass but the line snapped as I was lifting it in the boat.I noticed she was not really setting the hook that hard and one of the bass was gut hooked.She is a very intelligent and caring young girl.So as I was giving a example on setting the hook when I got a bite went to set the hook and snap my st croix rod snapped at the tip.The rod was 2 days old am I just out of luck or will the place were I bought it replace it or do I send it outto st croix or am I out a rod.thanks

Welcome aboard!

Since the rod is brand new, most retailers will just exchange it for you on the spot, but technically you are (generally) required to send it back to St. Croix for replacement.

Another suggestion: Buy yourself some new line and set your drag, with a scale, at 25% of its breaking strength. Your line should never be broken by a fish in open water and this will also protect your rod from breaking on a hook-up or snag.

Good luck!

Thank you

Welcome to the forums!

Welcome and listen to Raodwarrior.

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome to the best fishing site on the net.

Falcon

P.S. Listen to roadwarrior, he gave you some very good advice.

 Good advice above. It's great to take your kids fishing at that age (thought about it...any age)! WELCOME to the forums!!!

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