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03-30-2012, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Pedro
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First run with new Teramar TMCX76H
Went out and picked up a new rod and reel . Grabbed a combo recommened on here by someone earlier this month, a Teramar TMCX76H with a Shimano Cardiff 400. Launched out of Cabrillo yesterday and was casting a 1oz Warhead slayer with a Hammer swimbait. I made it maybe a dozen casts and then snap, the tip breaks off.
 This is not common right? I was a little unhappy. I picked it up last week at Baja Fish Gear in Lomita along with a Teramar TMCX8H. The other Teramar performed great. I never even pulled the plastic of the cork handles. I Forgot to take it off at home and didn't want to pull it on the water.Anyways, i know Shimano has a good warranty on these but 12 casts? UGH! I am going to take it bake to Baja Fish for a replacement today assuming they have one in stock. If not I hear i can dirve out to Shimano in Irvine and replace it there. Anyone have any bad experiences with getting replacements on these Teramars? Dan |
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03-30-2012, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Encinitas
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Did you get hung on kelp or something?
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03-30-2012, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Pedro
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Nope, it broke on the cast. I watched it fly down the line. I was casting towards the wall on the inside harbor. On a side note, If you haven't used those slayer heads before, they are great for kelp, I almost never get snagged with them
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03-30-2012, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Hacienda Heights
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Broke on cast? that sucks~~
I step on my SHIMANO CLARUS the second day after i bought it, and broke the exact spot like you did. Not sure if BAJA will exchange for you, but Shimano will do it.
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03-30-2012, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: San Bernardino, CA
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That is a sad story I had almost the same story with a brand new rod and reel but I never got to make one cast before the wife ran it over... guess I should have got an ugly sick haha
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03-30-2012, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Pedro
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I'm worried that they will claim I broke it by stepping on it or some thing like that. I was actually on the water and it happened as descibed. I couldn't believe it. I even still have the rod rigged since the break. I almost came in but I had the new 8 footer so I just played with it for the rest of the day. Supper bummer though.
I need to head out to Fry's in FOuntain Valley anyways, I think I will just drive the extra 15 miles to Shimano and see what they say. Dan |
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