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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dave c on October 25, 2015, 04:42:21 PM

Title: exploding rod
Post by: dave c on October 25, 2015, 04:42:21 PM

Was fighting a smallish doe chum today and just as I was beaching her my 11'3" trophy titan TTCP power 3 exploded into 3 pieces. This rod is only 5 weeks old. Ive heard of this type of thing happening on older trophy's but has anyone had this experience with a titan. Sure hope I get some compensation for it.

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: Flytech on October 25, 2015, 04:50:41 PM

Did you have the rod tip way up when it snapped?

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: dave c on October 25, 2015, 05:10:07 PM

No was applying side pressure

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Post by: vancook on October 25, 2015, 05:11:40 PM

I've had my old trophy pin rod break, took it to the shop and they sent me a new tip in a few weeks.
No hassle, just without rod for a few weeks.
If that was to happen now i have many back up rods in the closet.

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: clarkii on October 25, 2015, 06:15:39 PM

Did you choke up? 

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: dave c on October 25, 2015, 07:05:45 PM

Yes I was choked,  no I didnt choke up. Was landing the fish the same way I have landed a thousand others. The fish was 10lbs tops.

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: ribolovac02 on October 25, 2015, 08:22:42 PM

My bosses rod was a trophy Titan mooching rod,exploded only in the upper section under a 20 lb spring while fishing the west coast last year.
Took it to searun fly and tackle , got a new half of the rod on the spot...

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: dave c on October 25, 2015, 08:49:37 PM

Quote from: ribolovac02 on October 25, 2015, 08:22:42 PM

My bosses rod was a trophy Titan mooching rod,exploded only in the upper section under a 20 lb spring while fishing the west coast last year.
Took it to searun fly and tackle , got a new half of the rod on the spot...

tks ribolovac

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: Howlongsyourleader on October 26, 2015, 11:28:24 AM

Chum turned my two piece trophy CP rod into a 5 piece last Friday. Poor form on my part but I will be trying to get a replacement top for it this week. 

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: poper on October 28, 2015, 09:57:38 AM

I have had that happen twice with trophys, 1of them was brand new,I was able to return both, now I just stay away from trophy rods.

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Post by: dennisK on October 28, 2015, 10:00:12 AM

ditto experience. not sure how trophy rods are made but i've never had that happen on my other rods; sage/rainshadow/even shimano.

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: Damien on October 28, 2015, 02:57:51 PM

Don't google exploding rod.  With your safe search off.

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Post by: bluenoser on October 28, 2015, 03:58:16 PM

Damien you cant say that and not expect me to do it right away....im weak

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Post by: FishnForFun on October 28, 2015, 05:47:35 PM

Had two of these rods break on me. one half way down tip and one at cork yesterday. im still shocked how it blew at the bottom. neither were mistreated imo second rod was pretty much brand new.

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: Noahs Arc on October 28, 2015, 07:38:31 PM

Quote from: Damien on October 28, 2015, 02:57:51 PM

Don't google exploding rod.  With your safe search off.

 ;D :-[

Title: Re: exploding rod
Post by: dave c on October 28, 2015, 08:55:50 PM

Kudos to Hatch Matchr in Maple Ridge.  Got a Fenwick HMX and a $90 in store credit. I cant say enough about the customer service at this small shop.  Top notch :D :D :D