11-27-11, 01:42 AM | #1 |
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@#$^@#$^@$
Holy....
I sent my new legend spinning rod back to the factory because the guides weren't aligned correctly. They were nice about it, and sent me a new one, no charge. Sitting on the couch, I just rigged it up for drop shot, tightened up the slack to put it away, and the tip snapped below the second guide. FFS!!! I am not having much luck with this model rod. I guess it's time to contact them again.....sigh.
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11-27-11, 03:35 AM | #2 |
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I don't know what FFS is, but I can imagine. Some things just aren't meant to be. At least you have a few more months to go thru a few more of them. I take it there was no damage to the packing?
I think I just figured it out. hahahaha
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Wow, that really has to suck... I have never broken a rod yet.... (knocking on wood!)
Maybe you should just get a refund, and get an Ugly Stick... they are America's strongest, most sensitive rod you know... Ryan
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They just had SCV blanks 50% off too at Mudhole. Could have got Pancake to build you a double header.
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I've had that happen to 3 rods I own. Just putting line on them and then pulling the line to look at the rod bend and then SNAP! I did get all 3 rods replaced for free so that makes for a happy ending I guess.
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Are you talking about a St Croix Legend rod? If so I'm very suprised. I'd be very FFS!!! Even if they do take care of the problem, I'd be upset there was a problem like that to begin with. That's not a cheep rod!
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11-28-11, 07:57 AM | #7 |
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Bryce, being the good friend that I am, I'll take care of your problem for you. Have them send the next one to me and you won't have to deal with it. It's that simple, and you're welcome.
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11-28-11, 08:27 AM | #8 |
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nice thx
nice issue - thank!
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11-28-11, 11:05 AM | #9 |
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I haven't seen the new issue of Hustler, Haloween. Thanks for the head's up.
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They're probably getting tired of hearing from me. I'm sure they find me returning the same rod twice in 2 weeks a bit sketchy. Oh well, better it break now than when I've got a 5 lb bass on it.
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That's funny.....you with a 5-pounder?
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Now now, it has been known to happen. Even though I can count all of my 5+ lb bass on one hand, it can still happen haha.
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MississippiBoy that's downright funny. Ryan's idea was good too.
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i say bryce was so happy when he got the rod, he fell going back inside to open it. we all know he has a problem walking either uphill or downhill with tackle in his hands. (kentucky lake). hahaha!!! sorry bout your rod bryce, but it IS better to happen now than when oyu THINK a dink is 5#'s.
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Ouch, hurts to hear Bryce. That seriously sucks man, hope they get ya good replacement, St.Croix is a great company to deal with.
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Bump...does this mean I'm an active member?
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nofear, I know this may not make you feel better but a couple a years back I did almost the exact same thing. St.Croix sent me a new one no cost (great, great customer service). New one came and bad real seat. Sent it back and 3 days later got new one. To this day it is still one of favorite rods and it has held up to some really harsh treatment. I have never had a problem with it and it really is a nice rod. I have gotten at least another half dozen other Croix rods since and many before that and never had a challenge with any of them.
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They're sending me another shipping label, and it sounds like I will get a (another) replacement with no charge.
I can not fault their customer service at all. They are always very nice to deal with.
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That's always a plus! Don't close any doors or stick the tip in the fan on this next one.
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When you spend that much on a rod, you should expect better quality control, and NOT have to go through a minimum of THREE to get one that is right. Free shipping & free replacement or not - it's the time involved. Good thing it's not in the middle of fishing season or you're getting ready for the trip you planned all year for. St. Croix has a good reputation - but it won't continue if others start experiencing similiar problems.
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Bruce, I figured you more as a F***** FIST SILLY kind of guy.
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I hope your parrot nips the tip off your rod the next time you let her sit on it.
And I don't, necessarily mean the St. Croix. |
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Actually John, I see Bryce sitting in his recliner with a broken tv remote sitting on the coffee table, and leaning foreward with his rod punching the channels on the tv.
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Hey...that is total crap. I don't own a recliner.
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keith......man THAT is funny, i don't care WHO ya are.
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