First run with new Teramar TMCX76H - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lbsurf2ca · 03-30-2012, 08:09 AM

Did you get hung on kelp or something?

Badtaste2k · 03-30-2012, 08:12 AM

Nope, it broke on the cast. I watched it fly down the line. I was casting towards the wall on the inside harbor. On a side note, If you haven't used those slayer heads before, they are great for kelp, I almost never get snagged with them

Dan

min-va · 03-30-2012, 08:46 AM

Broke on cast? that sucks~~
I step on my SHIMANO CLARUS the second day after i bought it, and broke the exact spot like you did.

Not sure if BAJA will exchange for you, but Shimano will do it.

Yakin · 03-30-2012, 08:52 AM

That is a sad story I had almost the same story with a brand new rod and reel but I never got to make one cast before the wife ran it over... guess I should have got an ugly sick haha

Badtaste2k · 03-30-2012, 08:58 AM

I'm worried that they will claim I broke it by stepping on it or some thing like that. I was actually on the water and it happened as descibed. I couldn't believe it. I even still have the rod rigged since the break. I almost came in but I had the new 8 footer so I just played with it for the rest of the day. Supper bummer though.
I need to head out to Fry's in FOuntain Valley anyways, I think I will just drive the extra 15 miles to Shimano and see what they say.

Dan

swank · 03-30-2012, 09:49 AM

Shimano is your best bet and they'll take care of you, but any reputable shop / shimano dealer will take care of you.
They can tell if you broke it on a fish or ran it over with a car, you'll be fine.

Amish Ed · 03-30-2012, 10:30 AM

The shop you bought it at should replace it, but Shimano definitely will. There's a big difference in how a break looks if it's been crushed in a car door or stepped on compared to a break like you have. They'll be able to tell.

03-30-2012, 08:09 AM	#1
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Did you get hung on kelp or something? __________________

03-30-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
min-va Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hacienda Heights Posts: 216	Broke on cast? that sucks~~ I step on my SHIMANO CLARUS the second day after i bought it, and broke the exact spot like you did. Not sure if BAJA will exchange for you, but Shimano will do it. __________________ www.vapercompany.com

03-30-2012, 08:52 AM	#4
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	That is a sad story I had almost the same story with a brand new rod and reel but I never got to make one cast before the wife ran it over... guess I should have got an ugly sick haha __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

03-30-2012, 09:49 AM	#6
swank Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The I.E Posts: 92	Shimano is your best bet and they'll take care of you, but any reputable shop / shimano dealer will take care of you. They can tell if you broke it on a fish or ran it over with a car, you'll be fine. __________________ Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. ~Author Unknown

03-30-2012, 10:30 AM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	The shop you bought it at should replace it, but Shimano definitely will. There's a big difference in how a break looks if it's been crushed in a car door or stepped on compared to a break like you have. They'll be able to tell. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-30-2012, 08:12 AM	#2
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	Nope, it broke on the cast. I watched it fly down the line. I was casting towards the wall on the inside harbor. On a side note, If you haven't used those slayer heads before, they are great for kelp, I almost never get snagged with them Dan

03-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#5
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	I'm worried that they will claim I broke it by stepping on it or some thing like that. I was actually on the water and it happened as descibed. I couldn't believe it. I even still have the rod rigged since the break. I almost came in but I had the new 8 footer so I just played with it for the rest of the day. Supper bummer though. I need to head out to Fry's in FOuntain Valley anyways, I think I will just drive the extra 15 miles to Shimano and see what they say. Dan