23 Lifetime Warranty Fishing Rod Brands Listed

Lindsey Desmet headshot Lindsey Desmet
Updated Dec 15, 2023
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Many fishing rod manufacturers offer lifetime warranties, including Eagle Claw, Fenwick, G. Loomis, and Redington.

Lifetime warranty coverage and terms vary, but, in general, the warranties cover manufacturer defects for the life of the rod.

We list the lifetime warranties available from major fishing rod brands below.

About Lifetime Rod Warranties

You want to buy a fishing rod that will last for years, but even high-quality rods can break or become damaged. A lifetime warranty can cover repairs and even a replacement under certain conditions.

In general, fishing rod retailers do not provide warranties. Customer service representatives from Academy Sports + Outdoors and Gander Outdoors said that beyond the return period for defective products, the fishing rods they sell are only covered by manufacturer warranties.

Field & Stream’s website notes that only manufacturer warranties are offered for its products, though store associates can help you set up a manufacturer warranty return.

Bass Pro Shops, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Cabela’s offer some store protections for fishing rod purchases.

Bass Pro Shops offer a one-year warranty on Bass Pro Shop-brand rods and Browning Fishing rods.

Meanwhile, DICK’S Sporting Goods sells two- and three-year service and replacement plans for fishing rods and reels.

And fishing rods purchased at Cabela’s are covered by the store’s Legendary Guarantee, which allows for returns and exchanges within 90 days of purchase (as previously reported).

You’re more likely to find a lifetime guarantee from a fishing rod manufacturer.

Warranty Policies by Manufacturer

Below, we have the list of fishing rod brands that offer lifetime warranty coverage for some or all of their models.

Cashion Fishing Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in materials and craftsmanship
  • Covered rods: Cashion Elite
  • Fees: $40 per claim, plus shipping costs
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Registration is required within 15 days of purchase. A copy of the original warranty and proof of purchase are required to make a claim.
  • Find the full details of Cashion’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Daiwa

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Manufacturing defects
  • Covered rods: Select models
  • Fees: Vary; a quote will be given after the damage is assessed. Prepaid, insured shipping is required.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Proof of purchase and a Repair Request Form must be included with your returned rod; the rod must not be cut.
  • Find the full details of Daiwa’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Denali Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in material or workmanship
  • Covered rods: J2, Swimbait, Kovert, Lithium, N2, and N3 series rods
  • Fees: No additional fees are assessed within the first year of ownership if the damage is caused by a defect. Replacement fees of $40 to $80 may apply after the first year. Prepaid, insured shipping is required.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Your return should include a copy of the Warranty Return Form (for rods less than a year old) or Extended Warranty Return Form (for rods older than one year). Cutting the rod for shipping will void the warranty.
  • Find the full details of Denali’s lifetime limited warranty on the brand’s website.

Dobyns Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship
  • Covered rods: Champion XP, Sierra, Sierra Micro, and Fury series rods
  • Fees: Replacement fees range from $30 to $80, plus $20 for return shipping
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. The original receipt or proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim.
  • Find the full details of Dobyns’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Douglas

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Unspecified; Douglas will evaluate the damage and contact you about your claim
  • Covered rods: Fly rods purchased from an authorized Douglas dealer
  • Fees: $35 per claim
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Your Douglas rod must be registered, and you’ll need to send your damaged rod to Douglas, along with a copy of the original receipt and your contact information.
  • Find the full details of Douglas’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Eagle Claw

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship
  • Covered rods: Trailmaster rods; all other models are covered by a one-year limited warranty
  • Fees: $20 per claim. Prepaid, insured shipping is required.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Proof of purchase, such as a copy of the original receipt, is required.
  • Find the full details of Eagle Claw’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Echo Fly Fishing

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Manufacturer defects, incidental damage, or “anything that is keeping your Echo rod from performing in a fish-able manner” are covered, according to the official warranty policy. This excludes normal wear and tear and issues like discoloration, which are caused by exposure to salt water and sunshine.
  • Covered rods: All Echo fly rods
  • Fees: $35 processing fee for repair or replacement on most rods, plus shipping; $150 for Echo Prime rods
  • Requirements: Your return should include your full rod, your warranty claim number, your contact information, and a note explaining the claim. The original rod tube is not required.
  • Find the full details of Echo’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

EDGE Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Faulty workmanship or manufacturing defects
  • Covered rods: All EDGE rods
  • Fees: There is no cost for repairs or replacements covered by the warranty. An extended, no-fault, one-time replacement warranty can be purchased for $125 to cover theft, accidents, and normal wear.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Registration requires your contact information, rod model, serial number, purchase location, and date of purchase.
  • Find the full details of EDGE Rods’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Falcon

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in workmanship and materials
  • Covered rods: Cara, Expert, and Cenderi rods
  • Fees: $20 per claim
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Proof of purchase is required to process a warranty claim. Product registration doesn’t count as proof of purchase.
  • Find the full details of Falcon’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Fenwick

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Manufacturer defects
  • Covered rods: Aetos, Elite Tech, and HMG models; all other rods are covered by one- or five-year warranties.
  • Fees: Owners are responsible for packaging and shipping fees
  • Requirements: To make a claim, you’ll need to send an email to Fenwick’s customer service with your contact information, model number, and a description of the problem. A representative will contact you with return instructions. Proof of purchase is required.
  • Find the full details of Fenwick’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

G. Loomis

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Workmanship and material defects
  • Covered rods: Most G. Loomis rods, excluding GL push poles, Venture fly reels, GL fly rod outfits, Premier Rods, and demo rods
  • Fees: Prepaid, insured shipping is required.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. The original sales receipt or similar proof of purchase is required to make a claim.
  • Find the full details of G. Loomis’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Grandt Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Excludes normal wear and rods broken by airlines or freight carriers
  • Covered rods: All American Pro Series and XLH70 rods
  • Fees: $39 processing fee per rod
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. You must have your original sales receipt to file a claim. Your shipment should include a letter of explanation, your contact information, and a check for the processing fee. Cutting the rod or having it repaired by anyone other than Grandt will void the warranty.
  • Find the full details of Grandt Rods’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Hardy

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Damaged, broken, or defective sections of the rod
  • Covered rods: All Hardy carbon/glass fiber rods
  • Fees: $75 per claim for rods manufactured since 2002
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Your rod must be registered within 60 days of purchase to be covered by the warranty. Proof of purchase is required in order to make a claim.
  • Find the full details of Hardy’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Lamiglas

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in material or the way the rod was built; excludes gradual and accidental damage
  • Covered rods: Most Lamiglas rods
  • Fees: $25 per claim; rods shipped outside of the continental U.S. will require higher shipping fees
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. A photo or copy of the original receipt is required in order to make a claim.
  • Find the full details of Lamiglas’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Lew’s

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Manufacturing non-conformities and defective rods
  • Covered rods: Rods manufactured after Jan. 1, 2010
  • Fees: $20 per rod, plus prepaid postage
  • Requirements: Your rod must be registered within 30 days of purchase to be covered by the warranty. A note describing the issue, your contact information, and the $20 fee in the form of a check or money order will need to be included in a return.
  • Find the full details of Lew’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Okuma

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Damage resulting from the construction or materials used to make the rod
  • Covered rods: Select models; excludes rods used for commercial purposes
  • Fees: $19.95 per rod; $24.95 for Canadian, Hawaiian, and Alaskan customers
  • Requirements: The warranty will be void if any alternations are made to the original rod. To make a claim, contact Okuma customer service at (909) 923-2828. A representative will give you an RA number to include with your return, along with your name, return address, phone number, proof of purchase, and a check to cover the fee.
  • Find the full details of Okuma’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Powell

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Manufacturing defects and normal wear. Fire, theft, loss, intentional breakage, modification, and customization are excluded from the warranty.
  • Covered rods: Max 3D, Sweet P, and Fly rods
  • Fees: $60 per incident, plus $25 to cover return shipping; $35 for Canadian and Alaskan customers
  • Requirements: If processing a normal wear claim, send in the eight-inch section of the rod that has the Powell logo, along with a warranty form and a check for the warranty fees. If your claim is for a manufacturing defect or you are making a claim on a fly rod, you’ll need to send in the entire rod with your warranty form and payment.
  • Find the full details of Powell’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

RAVEN

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: One year of coverage is included for manufacturer defects. After one year, repairs are available for any reason.
  • Covered rods: IM6, IM8, RV9, and RPX rods
  • Fees: Manufacturer defect claims within one year of purchase only require taxes and return shipping charges. Beyond one year, fees include $35 for broken rod section replacements and $65 for entire rod replacement on most rods. Charges for RPX rods are higher: $75 for the tip section and $175 for full rod replacement.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. The original, dated receipt is required for all repairs and replacements. Your shipment should be insured and include a tracking number. Fee payments are accepted by Visa, Mastercard, check, or international money order.
  • Find the full details of RAVEN’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Redington

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Excludes damage resulting from misuse, neglect, fire, theft, loss, or intentional damage.
  • Covered rods: Most Redington models, excluding the Crosswater, Minnow, and Topo rods
  • Fees: Prepaid, insured shipping is required.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. Proof of purchase, including the date of purchase, is required to file a claim.
  • Find the full details of Redington’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Sage

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship
  • Covered rods: All rods with serial numbers beginning with the letter “M” or higher
  • Fees: Repair fees of $25 to $150 may apply, plus shipping costs
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. U.S. customers will need to create an online account to start the claim process.
  • Find the full details of Sage’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Star Rods

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Defects in materials and workmanship
  • Covered rods: VPR, Plasma, Paraflex, Seagis, Stellar, Handcrafted, and Delux models, excluding any rods with handwritten labels or part numbers (which were manufactured before the lifetime warranty was implemented)
  • Fees: Prepaid, insured shipping is required
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. You must provide a dated sales receipt and a description of the warranty issue with the return. The warranty is void if the rod has been modified, improperly maintained, or misused.
  • Find the full details of Star Rods’ lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO)

  • Lifetime warranty coverage: Faulty workmanship and manufacturing defects
  • Covered rods: All TFO rods purchased from an authorized dealer
  • Fees: $35 for shipped fly rods; $25 for walk-in fly rod repairs and replacements; $30 to $75 for conventional rods, depending on the model. Additional fees will apply if the damage is determined not to be a manufacturing defect.
  • Requirements: The warranty covers the original owner. You must register the rod after purchase.
  • Find the full details of TFO’s lifetime warranty on the brand’s website.

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Which Brand Offers the Best Fishing Rod Warranty?

Most of the lifetime warranties offered by fishing rod manufacturers are similar in nature. They tend to cover only material defects and errors in construction, rather than normal wear or accidental breakage. Most warranties apply only to the original owner and require proof of purchase in order to process a claim.

The biggest difference between the above-listed warranties is the range of rods covered by each warranty and the fees that may apply. Echo, EDGE, and TFO offer the widest-ranging coverage. All rod models from these brands are covered by lifetime warranties.

Of these three brands, the best fishing rod warranty depends on what type of rod you own and how much coverage you need. Echo and TFO offer good deals for fly rod owners, with $35 fees for repair or replacement on most models. TFO also has a walk-in repair option available for just $25 if you live near its Dallas, Texas, warranty repair location.

Based on our research, EDGE offers the most comprehensive lifetime warranty program. It offers fee-free repairs and replacements for manufacturing defects on fly rods and conventional rods, plus an option for additional coverage through an extended, one-time replacement warranty. The extended warranty covers issues typically excluded from lifetime warranties, such as theft and normal wear. The EDGE extended warranty costs $125, but if you’re rough on your rods or use them very frequently, it may be worth the price.

Rod Brands That Offer Other Warranties

In the process of uncovering the list of brands that offer lifetime warranties on fishing rods, we found many brands that offer shorter-term warranties.

Below, we have the list of fishing rod brands that don’t offer lifetime warranties but do offer short-term coverage.

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