Broken Rod

Yesterday I broke my year old Fenwick HMX due to my own stupidity. The rod is a two piece and I broke the top half piece. Does anyone know if I can buy a new top piece for my rod? I don't think it is worth contacting Fenwick due to the break being caused by my stupidity, not a factory defect. Anyone have a similar experience? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I should mention that fenwick does not sell replacement parts for their rods, says so right on their website. I have also read on other sites that fenwick does not have great customer service and is not usually willing to help out.

I have had great luck with Fenwick customer service. I have 14 of the HMXs'. Just called them today for a replacement. They are behind but otherwise no problem, even with ones broken because of my stupidity. W.

I'm not sure where you live, but if you are anywhere near Milwaukee, Reinkes Brothers could be a big help. I think they could match the action of your tip section even if it wasn't a Fenwick. They are located at 32nd and Greenfield and their number is 414-383-5591. Good luck

That rod has a 5 year warranty I did the same thing in April had a new rod in about a week.Call them, customer service was great I think it cost me 20.00 good luck

You could repair it yourself. Find a broken rod piece just big enough to fit over the broken area. Cut a 2" section carefully and glue over the broken spot with epoxy. Seal both edges with a little more epoxy and you are good to go. You end up with a small dead spot but we never have any problems. It is best to use an old fiberglass rod for the sleeve because graphite tends to split.

And why can't you contact Fenwick to ask if you can buy a top section? If they can't help you they will say so. Or are you asking if anyone has broken the bottom section on their Fenwick rod to sell you the top section?