I really like the Sam Heaton, E, you saw it at the HR social. Broke the tip on it about 8 or 10 inches from the joint. Don't know exactly how it happened, tried to be very careful with it. New tip cost $20 + 8.50 shipping. OUCH. Will be VERY, VERY careful now. Does BPS have any kind of guarentee on rods? Just bought it in Nov. Tried to patch it with section of broken fly rod. Wasn't happy with it so I went ahead & ordered new tip. Rango says Ugly Sticks hold up better, might try one of them next. PS: Lum, Sam Heatons are made by B 'n' M too.
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