manufacuter warranty ARE voided when altering the rod.
the rod is in great shape, we pull on the rod really hard, IT HOLDS UP.

if your in the area , go to LAST CHANCE TACKLE, and ask to see the rod.
once you get the look and feel of it, Im pretty sure you,ll change your mind.

the only thing is , when they glued the rod together, IT HOLDS VERY STRONG, the wrapping over the crack is what looks kinda funny.

looks like a lil lump on the blank.