Hey Parker, Here's a quick and easy fix for the Lami. Stop down at Sportco and drop rod off with them. They'll fill in a warranty card and ask for $10 (I assume it's for shipping). They'll send it off, tell you if it's covered under warranty or if you'll have to pay extra, and get rod back to Sportco for you to pick up. Had my girlfriends rod snap on a hookset (did I mention that on setting the hook the rod hit the support braces on top of my sled?). Well, gave the rod to Sportco, paid the money, and didn't cost me more then that $10. This was an older lami too. I had bought it years ago right when the certified pros came out and had given it to my girlfriend. It's a good way to go Parker.