Man.....you threw em away huh? Doh Let me tell you. B&M has EXCELLENT customer service. I would bet money that they would replace those rods if you had them still. I have nothing but B&M rods and yes I have had one or two break, but any time that I had problems they were quick to help. Also....don't forget in the future that they sell rod tip sections if you would happen to have any problems with that (i realize it was the bottom though). Don't give up on them.....they are the best in my opinion.
If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.:rolleyes: