Grey's rod snaps...

[RossW]

My Grey's Nitra just snapped below the 5th ring from the tip. Full snap. I'm surprised cos this is the best rod I've had and seemed tough as anything - lovely slim, stiff blank, stood dead still in a gale etc.
Is this a one-off? Has anyone else had one snap? Don't want to search for a new one now, but if anyone can recommend an even better rod that shares the best qualities of the Nitra, I'd appreciate the advice.
Best,
Ross

 

[Ivabigone]

Rod

Rod

Hi mate I have had one for 15 years good rod and I love mine too , did you get it new ? Or second hand ? If new you should have a card with rod it's the warranty think greys have put up there price for a replacement section contact them they should help you all ways been good to me in the past . Hope that helps ???

 

[RossW]

Thanks for that. Unfortunately, 2nd hand. I got it at a good price and used it loads so can't complain really. Might see if Greys have got any tip sections kicking about anyway

 

[micksass]

night mare

night mare

I loved mine ,but it happened to mine about ten years ago..

 

[lys823]

Forgot to dis-engage reel when casting with mine on monday. The rod came down and hit the metal railings fairly hard without damage. We were just saying how tough they are.

 

[RossW]

Mystery. I was just off the ground casting it and it snapped down at Deal in Kent, off the shingle. It's possible that my hook might have caught a pebble but even so.. the cast still sailed off.. unfortunately the end of the rod went with it.
I don't want to criticise the rod, though. It was the bollocks until last night

 

[<(Andy2009)>]

This isn't the first Nitra to snap that I've heard of, not common but heard of others snapped before, both through casting and striking, and accidental damage.

 

[bushwacker]

First cast

First cast

son took his greys GRX beachcaster from shop to shields cast SNAP straight back to shop replacement no bother since STRANGE ?

 

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if you cant get a replacement tip, try a mighty thin!

 

[Topetastic]

Rod Snaps

Rod Snaps

Hello mate. I had something similar with my Platinum XS, snapped the butt and replaced the tip over the years. Greys had a replacement Service for £50 including postage. Give them a call. I can't complain.

 

[The Plum]

theres plenty srx s have snapped apollos including conoflex nemesis diablos and plus i know you get good and bad uns i used to be conoflex mad now i wont touch one i use century never had a snap and had 100 times more stik than me x conoflexes

 

[trebor73]

get a zippy no more snapping, greys chinese rubbish