I have been switching to B&R Outlaw Rods, they have a $50 over the counter no questions asked warranty. By having to deal with the warrany crud I can see the change back to less-than superior rods going to happen, Walmart may have to stock up again. Anybody who has used or looked at the B&R's are beyond happy and when you can walk in and hand them the rod and $50 and walk out with a new rod is a pretty good deal for those who shut the rod box on their rod! No questions asked warranty.