I went to bcf yesterday and bought a new shimano bream rod, got it home, put my little silstar reel on it, and threaded the braid through the guides. I grabbed the end of the braid and pulled it down just to check the action of the rod **craaaaaaaack** the tip completely broke off. I quicly drove back to the store with reciept and rod in hand walked in and luckily my missus knows one of the girls that works there, she replaced it with a smile and i was on my way relieved. I was very happy with that.