Hey Andy, I'm on my 3rd Griggs tip. They do take care of you and I like the rod for throwing Braxes but they are too brittle! frown

I've switched to the Shimano 8.5 Convergence,
med. $45.00, IM6 and have not broke one!
In fact, I landed a 30lb king last year on the Fraser fishing for sockeye. fishy
If you do break one, Walmart will take it back thumbs

I like to save my Loomis and Lamiglas for HEAD! laugh
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