I have five rods and three reels that are very expensive. All are Pflueger Trion .one rod a 7' 6" boat rod broke using 18lb test line with a 14lb leader. I have sent two emails about the defect to the manufacture and have not gotten a response. I told them their product is only as good as the company that makes it and that they should respond to the problem with the rod. The rod is kept inside when not in use and looks new. Its wiped and treated acording to the cost. Its rated for up to 20lb.test line and it should not have broken... read full review »