Originally Posted By: parker
Originally Posted By: dewbie
the only time i have ever heard of one of those breaking is when the guy using it doesnt know what the hell he is doing


That would make sense, as I've only heard reports of that rod breaking by quite a few members of this board.

Can't say that I've ever busted an 1143.

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i have witnessed a few people on this board break them.....i let them know there is this little thing called "drag" that can be loosened when you are running 30lb power pro on a rod rated for 8-12lb line...