Charkbait sells finished rods on Rainshadow blanks but a quick look says they are out of stock. I will second the below comment about Thrasher rods. I have 3 and am having a 4th built now but I know they offer finished rods as well.
Yeah, I guess it has changed, that's sad but typical these days....here is the warranty info. However, I'm guessing a break in the connection point, and guides coming loose would be a "manufacture defect". I guess it depends on how much you want to put into it, and that is probably what they are counting on.....no one willing to do the work...what a shame.
yup, Ive had alot of nice and some expensive rods but when it comes down to it alot of the ugly sticks ive ended up using have always performed very well. for the price, feel and quality I dont think a guy could go wrong until you maybe get the higher end line class, if its a status thing, get it painted and a cool wrap and call it whatever high end rod you want and impress everyone around you!!
I have a few Ugly Sticks and the year before last I had one snap about halfway down (Tiger Elite Jigging 50-100lb) while pulling on 14lb of drag. I did get it replaced under warranty but the replacement they sent had all the guides smashed flat (it was packaged well but was damaged when they shipped it). I had to send that one back and they said they were out of stock. The replacement came about 6 months later. Needless to say, I don’t think I’ll be buying any more Ugly Sticks. I’ve found that Star Rods makes some really lovely rods for not much more money. For an inexpensive but durable rod, Star is my go to now, plus they are much better looking.yup, Ive had alot of nice and some expensive rods but when it comes down to it alot of the ugly sticks ive ended up using have always performed very well. for the price, feel and quality I dont think a guy could go wrong until you maybe get the higher end line class, if its a status thing, get it painted and a cool wrap and call it whatever high end rod you want and impress everyone around you!!
