I agree with what most of these guys are saying. Get yourself a new rod. But remember you don't need to spend $1,000 to get a quality setup. I have fished with those $1,000 rods and they are nice but they don't cast or fish any better than my what i own. I don't own the cheapest rods in the world but you won't see me with those ultra expensive ones either. Redington, Echo, and TFO all make quality gear.