Back in 1989 I purchased a 5´6" Berkley Lightning Rod Pro Series. Nice rod, caught many fish with it, since I don´t use it much lately I decided to give it to Lil Raul for him to use about a year ago, well, yesterday after a year and not too many fishing trips he did what I didn´t do in more than two decades, nothing important really, somehow he managed to break the ceramic insert on the tip guide, nothing that a new tip guide replacemant can´t handle. But I´m sad, it only lasted 22 years.

Just like a Timex , takes a beating and keeps on ticking.

Raul maybe you should contact Berkley and see what their replacement policy is?

Raul maybe you should contact Berkley and see what their replacement policy is?

LOL.

I bought my 6' lighning(spinning) rod in 88 and its still 100%(less some nicks and scratches). Its been so lucky for me I always take it along. Love the yellow tip that glows in the dark too! My 1st rod with EVA grips.

I wonder what berkley would say if you contacted them?

Edit: My spinning rod is a power pole. My lightnin rod was my first BC for CR/TR worms. Getting so old can't remember what I have lately or just plain have to much to remember them all! hehe!

One of the best rods for the money that I have ever owned. 6' light Berkley Lighting rod that gets used for lots of different fishing, probably over 10 years old and still going strong!