Bought a TFO Signature 6 wt. late in July or early August, registered it.

Went out last week with rod and the grip is crumbling...all the fill is popping out..this won't go another season as it stands.

Realizing it is "only" a $100 rod I "should expect this" BUT I did not.

Just emailed TFO area sales rep and asked if a trade up to the pro model done through my local fly shop for the $25.00 warentee "fee" would be possible.

Thoughts?

I Think this would be appropriate as the grip is obviously very flawed and and why should I pay 25 + postage only to get another product that is probably not to my expectations which were pretty reasonable in my opinon.

BTW, love the action of this rod, the blank is great BUT with this grip, it won't last another season.