I bet that was a bit of a choker - I managed to snap the top section of my Normark 13ft feeder rod last season - gutted!Couldn't get a replacement anywhere.
You may be luckier with the Microlite as it's anewermodel - if you haven't already, try contacting:Masterline International LtdCotteswold Road
TewkesburyGloucestershireGL20 5DJTel: 01684 299000Good Luck.
Cheers Lark,it was a kick in the stones......the rod is an absolute dream,especially fishing for Roach and trotting.I`ve also been directed to Masterline who are on the case now.Dunno what its going to cost(but to be honest it`ll be worth it)but I`ve been told there pretty good and as the rods come with a 10 yr warrenty who knows /forum/smilies/wink_smiley.gif.
Funny thing is I contacted Normark (Denmark)first and they said the microlite is out of production and spares are unavailable.Obviously they don`t count the "made in china" version.
At least they're on the case, that's got to befairly postive. You're right about the cost - it's got to be worth it for the quailty of rod you're talking about. Lovely piece of kit, out of my budget, unfortunately.