gbv,
As others have stated this has gone on far too long and now the truth has come out.You need to involve the lodge manager ASAP.If the guide has offered two nights at the lodge and two guided trips then my guess is the lodge has had some involvement with the guide regarding the situation.I would be on the phone to the lodge as soon as feasible and have a very frank discussion of your expectations.My guess is the $480 replacement cost of the rod is short money to thelodge in view of the loss of future earnings from you and other anglers.I know you've been extremely reluctant to divulge the name of the lodge and guide but the time for that is passed so let the public shaming begin.
Brian
"My father was very sure about certain matters pertaining to the universe. To him, all good things - trout as well as eternal salvation - come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy." Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It
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