I've expedited 2 loomis rods, and they really don't give a RIP how it was broke. I've IMX, and GL3 rods back......one I broke by snapping off in the rod locker. $215.00 Loomis IMX. They replaced for $50.00 bucks........no questions asked.

And another point......I broke an AllStar this past weekend......Painful, and one of my favorite rods. Their warranty is also pretty good, but only for 5 years. After talking to them today, they need proof of purchase, etc before they will replace.

The Loomis warranty is GREAT, and the rods are the BEST in the industry. Maybe Kistler compares.........but I've not used them yet.

Later,

Geo