Easy from what I've seen regarding busted rods is that some crackers always want to grab their rod above the ferrule when they get the fish in close....guaranteed "SNAP!" Sold an extra Allstar 1025c to one of those guys on the Quill....5 minutes later at my favorite spot watched another cracker do the same thing.
Told him "dang dude too bad just sold my last spare rod to a guy who did the same thing 20 minutes ago." Sheesh maybe I should stock up and hang out at Kennedy Creek? eek