Well JC, that's the thing

I'm not sure it can be repaired very easily. The graphite is extremely frayed for several inches on either side of the break. Granted, I don't know anything about rod repair and this might not be a problem. Whatever the case may be, if they find it is not manufacturer's defect I will be happy to pay for the repair.

I would not have spent $350 a month ago just to throw it in the trash because I can't get it replaced for free.