I have (had) 2 st croix rods. One is a 7' ultra light for trout and the other was a 5 wt fly rod which broke this fall at rocky ford (by trying to free the fly from a weed - hardly any pressure - snapped about a foot above the handle). This one did not have the lifetime warranty - and the best they'd do is give me a new rod (same model) at cost plus shipping. I'm still debating.

So far, I love the trout rod. Very sensitive, extremely light, good action.

-Chad