i recently broke a tfo 7 wt rod / after sending it in with the customary 25 dollars for shipping and handling / i received a brand new rod at no charge even sent my 25 back staying it was a defect in the rod blank / i can fish what ever rod i want but tfo has made me a true believer in workmanship / i would recomend this rod to any body concidering any kind of fly fishing /