I very rarely take the time to do a review on anything I purchase on the internet. However, I am so impressed with the customer service and warranty for this rod, I am willing to take the time to review it. I ordered the rod for my grandson to use on small brush choked streams in north Georgia mountains. I received the rod and tried it out in the back yard, using a reel with 4 wt. line (I was in process of ordering a new reel with 3 wt line). Although I am an advanced beginner, I was able to make 40 ft. casts very easily. Rod handled extremely well and I was anxious to use it on some trout before turning it over to my grandson. While, helping my granddaughter land a trout that afternoon, I laid the rod on the creek bank. My young bull mastiff, who fancies himself a trout fisher, stepped on the rod and broke it in two places. I called Wild Water and their customer service rep (as they say . . .not the man who owns the company, but the woman in charge!) told me they would send me two new sections to replace the broken ones. They did this for only $20, although their lifetime warranty clearly states a $35 fee to replace or repair a rod. The sections came in two days by priority mail. Besides a great product and excellent customer service, I take some satisfaction in supporting a family-owned small business. I plan to order me one of these rods, as I can't have my grandson outdo me.