[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by EZM

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I haven't had any more or less issues regarding the rods breaking compared to less expensive rods - so I'm not sure I agree with Sam on that observation - but he might be right - I just haven't seen them to be any more fragile compared to cheaper

I had a Shimano Compre, Crucial, and Cumara break on me over the years. I have since switched to St Croix and have had no more issues, so it’s likely that it’s the manufacturer more than the material itself but it still sticks in my mind. My pre-Shimano G Loomis and St Croix rods have been outstanding.