Fist time in long time.

Might as well add my name to the broke rod list. Was catching crappie on every cast yesterday using the new Eradicator 510 UL when I hooked a small yellow bass, and while I preach do not boatlift fish with these rods that is what I did. Now that fish was not even 4 ounces and I am sure that was not the cause. Somehow the blank was compromised. This was the first trip out with this rod and I feel it was that way when I got it. Those of us who buy these rods know that can happen so no need for me to cry over spilt milk. I will try to get a replacement top and see how it goes. I had caught about 30 fish before this happened. It was a great rod for crappie and bluegill. The sensitivity was off the charts. This is life.


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Sorry to hear this, but it is a reality with high carbon.graphite content rods. Any flaw or impact will cause micro-fractures that can lead to rod failure.

Sorry to hear that Randy .
If you fish and own rods , it’s just a matter of when it will happen .
I’ve had more broken rods in last year than I have in the past ten years.
Although the last two , I wasn’t personally involved in their breaking .

I've broken several in the last year or two. I'm certainly not the easiest on my equipment but it's a part of owning these high end rods...

Sorry to hear the news, Randy. Good luck with getting a replacement tip. Chris got a replacement out for my Daiwa the very next day.

This is the 3rd rod I have broken in the past 10 years. Two of them were because of stupidity on my part. This one puzzles me. It broke where the solid tip fits into the blank. Anyway I will move on. Already have my eye on a short UL…LOL. I have to say though before it broke it was a sweet rod.

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Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Hopefully you can get the top replaced.

After the shock wears off , I try to look at it as an opportunity to try something new.
Good luck with your new rod .

Sorry to hear that happened, Alphahawk. As you've said it dozen of times these JDM rods are tougher than they appear so it begs me to believe could it be some kind of manufacturing defect. Anyhow atleast you've caught some fish with it, I've yet to see my 510 Realfinesse in action since took delivery. It's such a beautifully made rod i can't help but pulling it out of its cover jus to look at it while waiting for spring to warm up.

Always rough breaking a rod. Especially when yiu are catching them on every cast

:hesaid Sorry to hear, but you have the right philosophy. With these rods it is bound to happen every now and again. It can be fixed.
Bob

Wow, the blank had to be compromised to break on your 1st use.

Saw the video, was definitely a small fish. Hate that happened to a great rod, must have been a weak place in that area. Maybe get another top section?

That stinks, hopefully you can find a replacement top section.

That's almost exactly how I broke my Tict RP-69-SiS: first day out with it, I was netting a small bass, not boat-lifting, and it snapped just like yours. I just ponied-up and bought a new tip section, and didn't try to deal with the vendor/mfr. I am convinced there was a factory/shipping defect in that section, as the new one has taken everything I can throw at it and remained intact. Your rod had to have a defect there, and I hope you get the rod back in action.

Hope you can source a new top section Randy.
What reel and line were you running on the rod?

Thanks for the comments guys...the vendor is going to make it right. Might take 4-8 weeks to get one made but I can wait.

Regards

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Hope you can source a new top section Randy.
What reel and line were you running on the rod?

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I had the Theta on it with the Lemoni ester....it is a great setup.

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Thanks for the comments guys...the vendor is going to make it right. Might take 4-8 weeks to get one made but I can wait.

Regards

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Did you ever get the replacement top section for the Eradicators?


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Funny you posted this today. I just filed a complaint with eBay earlier this morning. The seller has just been stringing me along saying he is sending a replacement but he never follows through on it. Will keep you posted as to what eBay does.


Regards

Sorry to hear you are getting strung along

I know this is an old thread, but when I broke my 6'7" Eradicator, it was definitely my fault. How do you explain winding the tip around a trolling motor prop? DOH :banghead


I did, however, buy and receive my replacement AG Eradicator RF76SULT top half quite fast from JDM angler heaven, and cheaper than I thought, what with exchange rate an' all. You forget all about the break after you get a new tip - I should know. :ThumbsUp

Hope you get this figured out and put to bed. Gotta be frustrating.

dang, I usually break 1 a year

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Might as well add my name to the broke rod list. Was catching crappie on every cast yesterday using the new Eradicator 510 UL when I hooked a small yellow bass, and while I preach do not boatlift fish with these rods that is what I did. Now that fish was not even 4 ounces and I am sure that was not the cause. Somehow the blank was compromised. This was the first trip out with this rod and I feel it was that way when I got it. Those of us who buy these rods know that can happen so no need for me to cry over spilt milk. I will try to get a replacement top and see how it goes. I had caught about 30 fish before this happened. It was a great rod for crappie and bluegill. The sensitivity was off the charts. This is life.


Regards

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some of the blanks are so paper thin these days that a micro scratch and JUST the right bend and KABOOM !
lost a few over the last few years of the super sensitive light weight variety over about nothing ...
my condolences ,,,,:Rofl