JohnScott;
Thanks, for the info on the Powell rods!!
Like I mentioned, however, on a "rod deal", like the one I snagged......... I really wouldn't pursue the warranty issue with it, to begin with. NOT, for the price I paid for it, anyway.
I've already; "Brought a 16 pound Steelie to net", with this new Powell and it didn't fall apart in the process so as far as I'M concerned, "It's now passed its warranty period and test"!
I also have a ten year old Powell 9' 5wt. 2-piecer, that is one of my favorite rods, for warm water. It's a shame that Powell's getting out of the rod business, they've always made fine sticks.
wcu boy, I hope you find what you're looking for and that you DO, hit the STP site and check out their rods. Their service, as has been pointed out, is really decent and their "turnaround time" from ordering to shipping/you receiving, is very quick. (Although, THIS time of year it may be a day or two longer than usual, but that's understandable!)