Up here, (Manitoba, Canada), we have a fabulous channel catfish fishery on the Red River, where 20+ lb fish are commonly caught on the fly (believe it or not, it is uncommon to catch a fish less than 10#). Last August, as I reefed extra hard, trying to bring in a biggie against the current, the top section just couldn't handle it. Managed to land the fish though! The rod is a 10 ft, 10wt Streamside Elite and they provided a replacement, no questions asked. Not bad for a $100.00 rod that also does a nice job laying out heavy lines and flies...TIM