The upper section of the 1307 was made from the stiffer lighter graphite used in the Specialist series.

This change seems to have caused an increased stress to be placed on the middle (of three) section of the blank. I've broken 3 at approximately the same point, just above the lower ferrule.

Still a great casting rod, but now I ~always~ have a backup in case it goes *POW*.

Salmo_G - the Tracker NEVER gets put away. I've got a line (created by line wizard H2H)that will support 13' of 8wt Type 8 tip. Perfect for those hatchery winters! evil :p