When surf landing = yard sale ???

[Cadiyak]

Ok guys, I have a question for the "experienced" yard sale'rs. Typically, what kind of damage/loss of gear have you experienced?

From what I can gather, the philosophy is "tie down anything you want to keep". What happens on the days you figure, "ah, it's small today, no worries.........OPPS!" My biggest concern is snapping my rods, or even worse, losing a few. Since my rig is unorthodoxed, it's handling in the surf is unknown, and I don't have deep cavities to hide my sticks in. I have a couple of ideas for lashing them down, but first I want to know from the vets.

Thanks, Eric