Man Sorry for your aggravation Dave...That's the kind of luck I have, so I just stick to my old faithful's. I even tried to order a rod after a recommendation from SK. Looked on their site, couldn't find a price, sent an e-mail. I got a confirmation e-mail that they received it, and I would receive my info shortly...a month later sent another e-mail only to receive the same reply...and I haven't heard squat from them. No phone number listed anywhere. Oh well, guess I'll stick with ol' reliable some more...And good luck on resolving your issues on the rod and reel.
Proud to have served with and supported the Units I was in: 1st IDF, 9th INF, 558th USAAG (Greece), 7th Transportation Brigade, 6th MEDSOM (Korea), III Corp, 8th IDF, 3rd Armor Div.
1980 Ebbtide Dyna-Trak 160 Evinrude 65 Triumph