meb wrote:As someone who has two rods being repaired at this time, I feel your pain. What is the story behind the broken rod? Mine were broke taking them out of their cases, hard to believe I know. Is it an untaped spey rod?
Painful to replay this horrific event, but this should cover all the questions. Yes, untaped ACR 1215. I broke it right at the guide wrap on the tip section, not at the ferrule. No sentimental value, but it's my most fun rod to cast/fish. Just got off the phone with Mr. Anderson. He has tips ready for the rod, but I still have to send the whole rod back. $50 no fault warranty.
I'd been dieing to get out and cast a spey rod, but lately I just couldn't find the time. Small window of opportunity popped up yesterday, so I grabbed my favorite 2 hander and headed out the door. Less than a half dozen casts I get a violent strike. I have a stout leader so I play the fish hard. Once I see the behemoth, I pull even harder to get it in and released. A Ca. Tailwater Taimen/San Joaquin Valley Bulltrout over 28". I get it within reach and grab the leader. It's still hot, makes a surge, and I hear a sickening sound.
User error. The thing that gets to me most, I just wanted to cast, and wasn't planning on fishing. I was in such a hurry to do some casting, I didn't clip the fly off right away.
10 minutes in, and I was done.....I almost always take a backup rod, but in too much of a hurry that day.
briansII