A few weeks ago I set the hook on a nice size searun. Just as the weight of the fish was being taken up by the rod a sharp POP as my rod snaps right at the handle. As clean a break as I have ever seen and I have never seen a rod of any kind break right at the handle. I sent the SP 490-3 to Sage along with the required 40 bucks and a written report on how the rod broke. I got my rod back from Sage today, all shipping paid with a nice brand new 1st section, new handle, new rose wood reel seat and also enclosed with the rod was my check for 40 bucks uncashed.

Thanks Sage.