I have never commented on St. Croix here, simply because they support the website. But have had a 20+ grudge with them over a broken ultra light spinning rod sold with a lifetime warranty. I was offered a discount on one of their current rods at the time and a letter with the president of the company name on it explained the warranty was for the life of the rod. I still fish the other rod I have occasionally but will not buy one of their rods and discourage my friends from doing so. A warranty for the life of the rod is no warranty at all.