Literally hot off the press. Guide called me in tandem with T&T.
Guide did not insure the package and UPS will not claim liability. UPS will only offer $100 reimbursement. T&T offered the Guide to repurchase the rod at a professional discount which still comes out to ~ $480 I think.
Guide said he couldn't afford the new rod even at the discounted price. Instead, he's asked me to accept 2 nights stay and 2 guided trips next season for free.
Thoughts? Opinions?