Fishing Rod Rattle

[Dave Lambeth]

Last weekend, the warm weather in Michigan lured me out to my garage to play with some of the new fishing gear I picked up over the winter.



I noticed that the rod I purchased (St. Croix Legend Tournament Series) has a rattle in the blank. It sounds like a peice of graphite.



Should I be concerned? I've never spent this much cash on a rod before and want it to perform properly.

 

[fatrap]

Get it exchanged St. Croix is good about replacing such things.

Fatrap

 

[David Sailer]

It Might be a "Rattle trap" rod.



Sorry, couldn't resist LOL

 

[fatrap]

I have a St. Croix crankin stick. The rod tip guide came loose and fell off. Lost it. I wanted it to match the others so I took it back to the dealer to see if he could match it up. They replaced the whole rod. No kiddin. They said the Guarantee covered it.

fatrap

 

[mike mcmenamin]

Dave





Sounds like the graphite arbor under the handle. Get it replaced.





Mike

 

[Dave Lambeth]

Thanks for the advice.



I'm going to try to see if the place I bought it from can exchange it this weekend. If not, I will send it to St. Croix. They said they would waive the $20 return postage.