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nofearengineer · 11-27-11, 01:42 AM

Holy....

I sent my new legend spinning rod back to the factory because the guides weren't aligned correctly.

They were nice about it, and sent me a new one, no charge.

Sitting on the couch, I just rigged it up for drop shot, tightened up the slack to put it away, and the tip snapped below the second guide.

FFS!!!

I am not having much luck with this model rod.

I guess it's time to contact them again.....sigh.

Bubba_Bruiser · 11-27-11, 03:35 AM

I don't know what FFS is, but I can imagine. Some things just aren't meant to be. At least you have a few more months to go thru a few more of them. I take it there was no damage to the packing?

I think I just figured it out. hahahaha

rrw4258 · 11-27-11, 09:14 AM

Wow, that really has to suck... I have never broken a rod yet.... (knocking on wood!)

Maybe you should just get a refund, and get an Ugly Stick... they are America's strongest, most sensitive rod you know...

Ryan

Bubba_Bruiser · 11-27-11, 09:41 AM

They just had SCV blanks 50% off too at Mudhole. Could have got Pancake to build you a double header.

MIbasser · 11-27-11, 09:47 AM

I've had that happen to 3 rods I own. Just putting line on them and then pulling the line to look at the rod bend and then SNAP! I did get all 3 rods replaced for free so that makes for a happy ending I guess.

keithdog · 11-27-11, 10:02 AM

Are you talking about a St Croix Legend rod? If so I'm very suprised. I'd be very FFS!!! Even if they do take care of the problem, I'd be upset there was a problem like that to begin with. That's not a cheep rod!

BigBassin144 · 11-28-11, 07:57 AM

Bryce, being the good friend that I am, I'll take care of your problem for you. Have them send the next one to me and you won't have to deal with it. It's that simple, and you're welcome.

BB

Haloween · 11-28-11, 08:27 AM

nice issue - thank!

Bubba_Bruiser · 11-28-11, 11:05 AM

I haven't seen the new issue of Hustler, Haloween. Thanks for the head's up.

nofearengineer · 11-28-11, 11:14 AM

They're probably getting tired of hearing from me. I'm sure they find me returning the same rod twice in 2 weeks a bit sketchy. Oh well, better it break now than when I've got a 5 lb bass on it.

MississippiBoy · 11-28-11, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Oh well, better it break now than when I've got a 5 lb bass on it.

That's funny.....you with a 5-pounder?

nofearengineer · 11-28-11, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

That's funny.....you with a 5-pounder?

Now now, it has been known to happen. Even though I can count all of my 5+ lb bass on one hand, it can still happen haha.

bassinbob · 11-28-11, 04:56 PM

MississippiBoy that's downright funny. Ryan's idea was good too.

bamabassman · 11-28-11, 06:15 PM

i say bryce was so happy when he got the rod, he fell going back inside to open it. we all know he has a problem walking either uphill or downhill with tackle in his hands. (kentucky lake). hahaha!!! sorry bout your rod bryce, but it IS better to happen now than when oyu THINK a dink is 5#'s.

Bassboss · 11-28-11, 09:43 PM

Ouch, hurts to hear Bryce. That seriously sucks man, hope they get ya good replacement, St.Croix is a great company to deal with.

CamG · 11-28-11, 09:47 PM

Bump...does this mean I'm an active member?

joedog · 11-28-11, 11:48 PM

nofear, I know this may not make you feel better but a couple a years back I did almost the exact same thing. St.Croix sent me a new one no cost (great, great customer service). New one came and bad real seat. Sent it back and 3 days later got new one. To this day it is still one of favorite rods and it has held up to some really harsh treatment. I have never had a problem with it and it really is a nice rod. I have gotten at least another half dozen other Croix rods since and many before that and never had a challenge with any of them.
Good fishing!

nofearengineer · 11-29-11, 12:43 AM

They're sending me another shipping label, and it sounds like I will get a (another) replacement with no charge.

I can not fault their customer service at all. They are always very nice to deal with.

Bubba_Bruiser · 11-29-11, 04:11 AM

That's always a plus! Don't close any doors or stick the tip in the fan on this next one.

bassboogieman · 11-30-11, 11:55 PM

When you spend that much on a rod, you should expect better quality control, and NOT have to go through a minimum of THREE to get one that is right. Free shipping & free replacement or not - it's the time involved. Good thing it's not in the middle of fishing season or you're getting ready for the trip you planned all year for. St. Croix has a good reputation - but it won't continue if others start experiencing similiar problems.

And FFS isn't so bad, I used to do that at every opportunity, when I was younger of course. FFS = F****** Friend's Sister.

nofearengineer · 12-01-11, 01:13 AM

Bruce, I figured you more as a F***** FIST SILLY kind of guy.

bassboogieman · 12-01-11, 07:08 PM

I hope your parrot nips the tip off your rod the next time you let her sit on it.

And I don't, necessarily mean the St. Croix.

keithdog · 12-02-11, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

I hope your parrot nips the tip off your rod the next time you let her sit on it.

And I don't, necessarily mean the St. Croix.

Actually John, I see Bryce sitting in his recliner with a broken tv remote sitting on the coffee table, and leaning foreward with his rod punching the channels on the tv.

nofearengineer · 12-02-11, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keithdog

Actually John, I see Bryce sitting in his recliner with a broken tv remote sitting on the coffee table, and leaning foreward with his rod punching the channels on the tv.

Hey...that is total crap. I don't own a recliner.

bamabassman · 12-02-11, 06:53 PM

keith......man THAT is funny, i don't care WHO ya are.

11-27-11, 01:42 AM	#1
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	@#$^@#$^@$ Holy.... I sent my new legend spinning rod back to the factory because the guides weren't aligned correctly. They were nice about it, and sent me a new one, no charge. Sitting on the couch, I just rigged it up for drop shot, tightened up the slack to put it away, and the tip snapped below the second guide. FFS!!! I am not having much luck with this model rod. I guess it's time to contact them again.....sigh. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

11-27-11, 03:35 AM	#2
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	I don't know what FFS is, but I can imagine. Some things just aren't meant to be. At least you have a few more months to go thru a few more of them. I take it there was no damage to the packing? I think I just figured it out. hahahaha __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

11-27-11, 09:14 AM	#3
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Wow, that really has to suck... I have never broken a rod yet.... (knocking on wood!) Maybe you should just get a refund, and get an Ugly Stick... they are America's strongest, most sensitive rod you know... Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

11-27-11, 09:41 AM	#4
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	They just had SCV blanks 50% off too at Mudhole. Could have got Pancake to build you a double header. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

11-27-11, 10:02 AM	#6
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Are you talking about a St Croix Legend rod? If so I'm very suprised. I'd be very FFS!!! Even if they do take care of the problem, I'd be upset there was a problem like that to begin with. That's not a cheep rod! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

11-27-11, 09:47 AM	#5
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I've had that happen to 3 rods I own. Just putting line on them and then pulling the line to look at the rod bend and then SNAP! I did get all 3 rods replaced for free so that makes for a happy ending I guess.

11-28-11, 07:57 AM	#7
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Bryce, being the good friend that I am, I'll take care of your problem for you. Have them send the next one to me and you won't have to deal with it. It's that simple, and you're welcome. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

11-28-11, 08:27 AM	#8
Haloween BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lithuania Posts: 1	nice thx nice issue - thank!

11-28-11, 11:05 AM	#9
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	I haven't seen the new issue of Hustler, Haloween. Thanks for the head's up. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

11-28-11, 11:14 AM	#10
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	They're probably getting tired of hearing from me. I'm sure they find me returning the same rod twice in 2 weeks a bit sketchy. Oh well, better it break now than when I've got a 5 lb bass on it. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

11-28-11, 04:56 PM	#13
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	MississippiBoy that's downright funny. Ryan's idea was good too. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

11-28-11, 06:15 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i say bryce was so happy when he got the rod, he fell going back inside to open it. we all know he has a problem walking either uphill or downhill with tackle in his hands. (kentucky lake). hahaha!!! sorry bout your rod bryce, but it IS better to happen now than when oyu THINK a dink is 5#'s. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

11-28-11, 09:43 PM	#15
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Ouch, hurts to hear Bryce. That seriously sucks man, hope they get ya good replacement, St.Croix is a great company to deal with. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

11-28-11, 09:47 PM	#16
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Bump...does this mean I'm an active member?

11-28-11, 11:48 PM	#17
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	nofear, I know this may not make you feel better but a couple a years back I did almost the exact same thing. St.Croix sent me a new one no cost (great, great customer service). New one came and bad real seat. Sent it back and 3 days later got new one. To this day it is still one of favorite rods and it has held up to some really harsh treatment. I have never had a problem with it and it really is a nice rod. I have gotten at least another half dozen other Croix rods since and many before that and never had a challenge with any of them. Good fishing!

11-29-11, 12:43 AM	#18
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	They're sending me another shipping label, and it sounds like I will get a (another) replacement with no charge. I can not fault their customer service at all. They are always very nice to deal with. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

11-29-11, 04:11 AM	#19
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	That's always a plus! Don't close any doors or stick the tip in the fan on this next one. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

11-30-11, 11:55 PM	#20
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	When you spend that much on a rod, you should expect better quality control, and NOT have to go through a minimum of THREE to get one that is right. Free shipping & free replacement or not - it's the time involved. Good thing it's not in the middle of fishing season or you're getting ready for the trip you planned all year for. St. Croix has a good reputation - but it won't continue if others start experiencing similiar problems. And FFS isn't so bad, I used to do that at every opportunity, when I was younger of course. FFS = F****** Friend's Sister.

12-01-11, 01:13 AM	#21
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Bruce, I figured you more as a F***** FIST SILLY kind of guy. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

12-01-11, 07:08 PM	#22
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I hope your parrot nips the tip off your rod the next time you let her sit on it. And I don't, necessarily mean the St. Croix.

12-02-11, 06:53 PM	#25
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	keith......man THAT is funny, i don't care WHO ya are. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

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