Hi newby here ,Was just wondering if anyone has had the same problem/ has any advice regarding the surfblaster 8000 i own? Out fishing tonight rare thing happened had a bite? lol Did usual things then during reeling in the reel "snapped" at the reel seat> Reel is about six months old never been dropped was on a top quality rod so at the moment not a happy bunny and to make matters worse miissed the bite didnt have a spare reel with me and had to come home Any help would be gratefully accepted thanks