Thanks for the offers and advice. I was just trying to be like a steelhead and find the path of least resistance laugh didn't want to go through the hassle of mailing it, etc.

I was joking about them stealing my reel seat but it is my Loomis 1025C IMX which I bought 10+ years or so ago when I was single, dumb and had more money. It is an excellent rod and I love it but I have been buying cheaper rods these days. I saw a new 1025 imx in store and to be honest with you, I wouldn't want to get a new one for exchange. For some reason they want me to send in both piece. Anyways thanks again I think it may be easier to send it in and cross my fingers.

Yukon, Nice fish and yes.
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