I live down in Somerset and do business at the Lake Cumberland Outdoors on 90. I have now broken 4 rods in the last month and have had all replaced there no questions asked. They charge 12 bucks for shipping but you pick up a rod off the rack to replace your broken one. Shimano and Carrot Stix both have the lifetime over the counter warranty. I would recommend a 7'6" MH Carrot Stix. Ranks right there beside the Shimano Crucial for a little less price. I fished Shimano until I started breaking rods, switched to Carrot Stix and have had no problems.