Last spring I built a light spin rod for my son in law. It was the first fishing rod of any type he'd ever had. I got the blank and components from Ron at Hook and Hackle. (one of our great sponsors ) First time out the rod broke right above the ferrule. I contacted Ron, and he referred me to Susan at Pacific Bay, who manufactured the blank. Today, I received a new blank, right at my doorstep, no charge to me whatsoever. They didn't ask any questions other than my address. These are great folks, our sponsors. 1000 Thankyous

...I should add.. UPS was the heavy-handed shipper involved, and the package arrived crushed and mutilated. Attaboy to PacBay for their packaging skills, the blank inside is perfect, not a scratch, not a bruise.