I had a similar thing happen last fall. 1st day of the week long trip my guide slipped while stringing my rod and broke it at the cork. Almost impaled his chest. He was positively remorseful. He imediately gave me his winston, I had a TFO BVK, to use for however long I wanted to, even forever, if I wanted the rod. The guide took my rod and sent it back to TFO and paid for the repair fee and shipping. a couple of weeks later I got a new rod . I did give him the rod back when I left although he did say I could keep it. Did he make a blunder, yea, what happened was preventable if you believe in 20/20 look back vision. I ended up tipping him $100, because inspite of breaking my rod, he workered hard and was a good fishing companion and guide.