Spinning rod?

[fishadb]

Are there any rods that have a lifetime warranty? Most of my fishing in summer is done by lindy rigging and I always use braid so I end up breaking one rod each year it seems. The only rod I haven't broke is my ugly stick but I only use that for pulling plugs because it is not very sensitive and it isnot very comfortable to hold. Wouldn't mind spending a lot if I could get something that would last.

[holmsvc]

The higher end scheels rods are good and have a great warranty.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I think you need to address why you are breaking a rod, rather than looking for a rod that will not break. I fish 5-7 days a week during the summer months. And maybe break one rod every 3-4 years.. and in which case, its been TOTALLY my own fault.

As rods get higher quality and lighter and more sensitive, the walls of the rod get thinner, and they get more brittle. Its why your ugly stick doesnt break, just as you state, its not very light or sensitive. And thus you have to treat them differently.

I would change your habits first, then look for a quality rod, or they will just keep breaking.

[fivebucks]

I agree with Deitz. I don't fish as much as he does but still a fair amount and I can only think of one rod I broke in my life that was not my fault. OK - one was my dog's fault so there are 2 rods that were not my fault but only one that was a manufacturing issue. If you get snagged up with a braid you cannot jerk the rod very hard to get the snag out as the braids have no give like mono. I point the rod to the snag, tighten the drag and pull. Something will give without it being your rod.

[harvey lee]

Yes, those high modulus rod blanks are a bit fragile.

I do not believe I have broken a rod in the boat for 5-7 years. I am very careful with the rod tips especially on the light and UL rods. I fish at a minimum 3-4 days a week in the summer, not as much as Mr Dietz, but close.

I will keep using the super sensitive rods and if I break one, I guess I break one.

Just try and be a bit more careful and you should be fine. You do not need a steel pole to not break them.

[JohnMickish]

What Deitz said.

I use all high quality rods with great warranties, fish in all kinds of conditions and the only rods I have broken are because of my mistakes.

[Willow Sticks]

Being a custom rod builder I like to remind my customers that blanks have a rating that's representative of the load carrying capacity of the blank. When you use braids remember to look at the line rating, braids have diameter equivalents, but strength ratings can exceed the blank rating. As mention in other posts high end blanks will carry good warranties but avoiding the need to use them is best. I like St Croix rods and blanks. Good fishing

[B-man715]

Sounds like you need an Ugly Stick

[slipperybob]

I remember seeing a video a few years back about a Kistler Steel rod or something and they were reeling in a boat while standing on shore.

[dan z]

The higher end scheels rods are good and have a great warranty.

My thoughts to a T

[Fish Head]

For starters, you can switch to mono for rigging. The no-stretch of braid will put a lot of pressure on a rod.

[harvey lee]

I always used braid for pulling blades and have never broke a rod with braid. One simply cannot lay the wood to it to get the hook free from whatever.

I use all braid on my trolling rods to pull cranks and have yet to break one. I use to use mono but too many pike broke me off so I switched to braid and it has worked fine. Just have to use the correct rod action.

Have apiece of wood or dowel in the boat and wrap the line around the dowel and then pull to get free, try not to use the tip of the rod and you should cure your rod breakage issues.