With great reluctance I have to agree with Hangler. The ferrules on the guides are indeed weak and easily broken. I know as I had at least a couple go on mine, and I had to get them replaced on a couple of occasions. In the end I cut my losses and sold it. Joining the rod was also an issue for me as well as the joins did not fit properly and frankly that wasn't acceptable either. I still have one as a spare rod even though the cap on the bottom fell off. So saying I found the Veritas a good casting rod. Was it worth the money? I dunno... I guess you get what you pay for.