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Mad Hatter · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:22 am Post subject: Can this be fixed?

I noticed a split on my Ugly Stick Inshore Select Rod.

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ziacatcher · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

I do not think so. But I am NOT an expert on rod repair

Mad Dog · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:09 am Post subject:

It's an Ugly Stick, send it back and see if Shakespear will replace it for you.

MD Wink

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HighTide · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:17 am Post subject:

If you got it at Academy, they might swap it out. It looks like it was defective.
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ltorna1 · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 17 Apr 2009 Posts: 3240

same exact thing happened to my inshore select.
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Mad Hatter · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:00 am Post subject:

I bought it back in June of 2012 at Bass Pro in San Antonio. Have already contacted the Manufacturer and sent pictures and a proof of purchase. I should hear from them in 3 days. They want $9.95 for the shipping of a replacement.

Anyone else have a problem with these Inshore Select rods splitting or breaking 4" to 6" from the tip? Seen a few reviews of this happening.
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5moreminutes · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:23 am Post subject:

In regards to rod warranty I had to use it on TFO fly rod.
$25 check plus shipping from me to them $7. New upgraded rod back in 5 business days. No questions asked.
Strongly recommend TFO rods.
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ceejkay · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:54 pm Post subject:

shakespear should have you cut out the mid section where the specs are and send you a replacement..
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Mad Hatter · Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 1:12 pm Post subject:

I wish it was that easy. They wanted pictures, proof of purchase,and contact information. At least the proof of purchase didn't have to be the actual receipt. They said it could be a credit card statement or bank statement showing the purchase. Didn't even have to be itemized. $10 bucks for shipping for Warranty sucks. The rod is only worth $50. I guess they have to pay their employees for processing the warranty claim. Still would like to know if maybe someone could fix it though. It would be a good backup rod.
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Mad Hatter · Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:19 am Post subject:

Got an answer back from Shakespeare today. They are going to replace my rod but there is a problem. It is on backorder for 30 days. They want to know if I would prefer a different model. What do you guys think would be a suitable replacement?
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rumrunner · Finger Mullet Joined: 19 Oct 2010 Posts: 34

Academy and I have had a few go round since they instituted their "new" return policy, but if you save your receipts they will take pretty much anything back

Mad Hatter · Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:31 am Post subject:

Well with "D1ck's" sporting goods moving in, I hope Academy gets better. But I have heard that "D1ck's" caters more to the clothing side than the actual sporting side of sporting goods. At least that is what the ones in San Antonio are like as told to me by a buddy of mine.
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gulftrout · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 1629

Here you go "Mad Hatter." Wrapped a size "C" thread and brushed a very light coat sealing the split and threads. I will let it dry and put another light finishing coat on tomorrow. It should be ready tomorrow evening. Thanks Wink