Guest bigbadbrent Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Edit - read last post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 My two-piece 6w hasn't broken yet, but I don't use it as often as my Scott 5w. I've heard of others who have broken them though. It's $25 to receive a new section? Now you are scaring into taking a backup to my TFO 3w tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 How common is it that you break your rod, i recieved my TFO CrX for my birthday one year ago..(one of many, i have about 5 in the household). Now, since recieving this rod, i've broken it numerous times (i mean, 5-6 times) and it's great that the break policy is so easy, but after a while, the 25 bucks start to add up, i think the only piece on my rod that is still original is the bottom 1/4. I broke it again today, while trying to net a fish, and it snapped all the way down the 3rd piece, so pretty much the middle of the rod, which seems just plain strange spot to break.....do i just keep getting unlucky, or is this a common problem? What weight is the rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 5 weight. I use it more then any of my other rods, but whenever i've broken any of those. it was my own complete fault (broke a 4 weight when my dog stepped on it, and broke a 6 when i smacked it with a streamer the cast after landing a fish..)...Just seems wierd to me that this one keeps breaking...and on a very very large fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAm Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Last year I broke the top few inches off my 6wt when I got snagged on a small patch of weeds and pulled a little hard. I don't remember damaging it before and had already caught several fish on it that day. It was replaced easy enough but I can see your point once it starts happening a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I broke the 2nd section from the butt on a 9wt TFO a couple of years ago. Was a little shocked but when I took it to them they didn't charge me the 25 bucks and said that they've had manufacturing mixture issues in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnF Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 3 times...2 different rods. One not charged for as it was a guide that came unglued and therefore a manufacturing defect. All's I'm gonna say is this: you get what you pay for. I'm not saying TFO are junk, but let's face it. They're affordable, their warranty is good and there's a price to pay for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonEh Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Well I broke my 4 wt TFO 2 piece, when brining in a nice size grayling, but that was after a small streamer smacked it on a back cast (chuck and duck) I now have several other TFO's and all are in good condition but then again they don't see much action,,,,,, all I can say is send it back and hope that one day it will hang on,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 my TiCr 7wt 4 pc does not have an original piece, with each section being replaced once. broken tip playing in the trees, eye came off second section, and I stepped on the bottom pieces (don't ask). 4 X 26.50 = 104.00 ... less than half the price of the rod, I think its a good value rod and the service for warrenty is unbeatable.. ..Im waiting for warrenty on a Sage right now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 ive broke alot of mine but its usually my fault...if u hook ur flies in ur guides it can weeken the thread or metal same with letting em roll aroudn in the back of ur vehicle...a knock here and tehre can stress or weaken the blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopdrop Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Broke my 6 weight twice, second time on the third cast. 4 weight currently has a zip tie holding the cork together. As others said 25 bucks and an hour beats 60 bucks + shipping and going on 5 weeks for my sage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonefisher Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Just got my GLX back from G loomis first time it broke and I used it almost exclusively for well over a year and a lot. All they asked for was just the 5-6inch section with all the rod specs which is cheaper for shipping..... i got back a whole new rod and sock cost 60$ and shipping...... so about 80 bucks for a new rod that retails starting at 645 US....... I still have all 3 of 4 sections from the first rod which had just the one break 1 inch from the tip might toss a replacement tip on there just in case I break the new one while on a trip and i need a temporary back up...... of course if I break the butt section this will not be possible..... I was fairly impressed with the service as the rod was gone for less the a month...... I think actually about 3 weeks...... warranty fee is higher but the rods capabilities are great....... I know this thread was about tfos but I figured I would mention my loomis as 1 break in a year at 80 bucks for total replacement is pretty decent compared to some people with several breaks over a similar period at 25 bucks per piece replacement....... The great advantage of the TFO though is obviously the ability to just go in with the broken piece and out with a fresh one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redman Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Snapped the tip off my 8 weight two piece TFO Wednesday morning last week getting ready to go out for the afternoon. Had purchased the rod in 2000 and given others equipment faux pas I had not had an incident with this rod to this point. Any way gathered the pieces and went down to " the plant" here in Calgary where they quickly replaced the piece while I made my $ 26.50 donation. I certainly have no complaints as I was on my merry way in 5 minutes with a no hassle exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I have a 2 piece six weight that I let my kids use or shall I say drag across the parking lot, step on and smack tree's with as they walk past. I also let whoever I take to the lake that doesnt flyfish use it. It gets beat up brutally, smashed and trashed but still has not broke, I think it is the indestructible rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 My summer rod is a St. Croix, so it doesn't break. Buy one without a warranty and accidental snappings decrease immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 My summer rod is a St. Croix, so it doesn't break. Buy one without a warranty and accidental snappings decrease immediately. HAHA, thats funny, but yet so true It is a TFO you have to remember, they break, thats just the way it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 tossed a Sage Z-axis and TCR today..man that TCR is tough to cast, ultra-ultra fast, would be shooting rockets off of it if you overlined it.. looks like my new full setup will be a: # 5 9.0 Sage Z-axis, Tioga reel (holy indestructible batman), GPX line... gideeyup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnotLikely Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 # 5 9.0 Sage Z-axis, Tioga reel (holy indestructible batman), GPX line... Nice setup! The only rod I've ever had issues with was a broken tip on my first rod, a cheapy Pflueger, which wasn't under warranty, and broke taking it out of the tube...my fault in a total moment of stupidity. I've been pretty lucky with my Sage and Loomis rods that do have a decent warranty, but also hit the wallet a bit harder...hope 'Murphy' didn't hear that. Just bought a Tioga Magnum for my Sage DS 1090 salmon rod, awesome quality for an affordable reel, and drag that could stop a truck. I'd love to replace my DS 690 with a Z-axis. As for the TFO's my buddy and his wife have about 6 of these rods between the two of them, and have had to get a few of them warrantied. They might be more prone to breakage, but for the quality/price and the ease of getting them warrantied, I'd say that you can't go wrong with one, especially if you're just starting out, or need a rod that you might only use a few times a year...or fish with your kids or a dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 tioga's are probably the best reel on the market for the price, and the amount i fish, they should keep up without breakin the budget... maybe i'll take care of this line, will last me more then a season wont be getting it for quite awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 ooo just looked at the site, can get it in a 10 foot 4 piece, that shall be my baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrown Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Broke my 6 weight twice, second time on the third cast. 4 weight currently has a zip tie holding the cork together. As others said 25 bucks and an hour beats 60 bucks + shipping and going on 5 weeks for my sage. 60 bucks!! ?? did u go straight through sage? mine only cost like 30 maybe less including shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Finally brought this rod in today and talked to the owner. He thought i was being unfair with this post, and after thinking about it, i think i am being unfair. I posted this in anger, as i had broken a rod (doesnt matter what rod it is, if you break it, you're not going to be happy). Just to put everything into perspective, while i do break rods often (probably more then most of the people on this board combined) chances are its because i fish over 100 trips a year, and all of the breakages have been operator error (i can tell you that i'd be a lot more concerned hitting a 700 dollar rod with a fly or splitshot then a 300 dollar ones) By no means did i mean to degrade the company (i own 4 of their rods, and love every one of them)...Their new Axiom rod is unbelievable, played with it today and was REALLY impressed..Maybe something else for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I broke my 5 wt TICrX in Alaska after bringing in a dozen pink salmon ranging from 3 -5 lbs so it did alright. All this after I broke a friends 8 wt Sage. By the end of the 2 days I was down to using my Dads back up spinning outfit. From now on I'll bring at least 2 spare rods per trip. As soon as I got home I paid the $25.00 and was back in business right away with the TFO where the Sage took a month to get back. So yes, it's cheap but when you can get back on the stream quick it's a nice option. PAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I have allready broke my 3 in two sections, My 5 in one and my 6 twice in two sections. everyone I can think back and come to a conclusion of why it broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My 5wt 4pc Signature broke first time out, as I was walking down to the river. I waved it in the air a bit, and the tip broke. Clearly something happened to it at the store, or something, but it was replaced without a fee, and the new one has been great so far. I'm a klutz, so I expect to break rods, so I will be going with TFO again, probably a Finesse in a 3 for my next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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