BREAKWATER ROD CO. — RETURNS & WARRANTY
RETURNS (PRE-BUILT RODS ONLY)
We get it—sometimes you pick one up and it’s just not the right fit.
If your rod hasn’t touched the water, we’ll take it back.
Return window: 30 days from delivery
Condition:
- Unused
- No signs of wear
- In original packaging
Once a rod has been fished, it’s no longer a return—it falls under warranty.
Return shipping: Customer is responsible unless the rod arrived damaged or defective.
Restocking fee: May apply if packaging is damaged or missing.
CUSTOM RODS
Every custom rod is built to order.
Because of that:
All custom rod sales are final.
No returns. No exchanges.
We don’t build shelf pieces—we build your rod.
WARRANTY
Every Breakwater rod is backed by a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
If something fails because of how it was built, we make it right. No runaround.
Covers:
- Guide failures
- Epoxy or wrap defects
- Structural issues due to workmanship
Does NOT cover:
- Abuse or misuse
- High sticking
- Truck doors, tailgates, or ceiling fans
- Normal wear and tear
If you’re not sure—reach out. We’ll shoot you straight.
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE
Stuff happens. We fish too—we know.
If you break a rod outside of warranty, we offer discounted replacement options when possible.
We’re not here to burn you—we’re here to keep you fishing.
DAMAGED IN SHIPPING
If your rod shows up damaged:
- Contact us within 48 hours
- Send photos of the rod and packaging
We’ll handle it from there.
THE BREAKWATER ROD CO. PROMISE
We’re not a big box brand.
We don’t hide behind fine print or pass the buck.
If we messed up—we fix it.
If you messed up—we’ll still try to help.
That’s how we do things.