Rods & Reels: warranties compared
29 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
27 of 29 brands cover rods & reels in full for one year or less. Temple Fork Outfitters and Lamson cover everything for life. 18 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 5 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Temple Fork Outfitters75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Lamson70/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3G. Loomis45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Rod; IMX-Pro Ice rods
- 4Ross Reels45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Whole reel
- 5Fenwick35/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Open water and fly rods; Ice rods
- 6Bass Pro Shops35/100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Johnny Morris rods; Store-brand rods and reels
- 7Ugly Stik30/100Full: NonePartial: to 10 yearsPartial covers: Rod
- 8Orvis25/100Full: NonePartial: to 25 yearsPartial covers: Fly rod; Encounter fly rodVaries by model line
- 9Abu Garcia21/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Rods
- 10Penn21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 11Quantum21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 12Redington21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 13Shimano21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 1413 Fishing13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole reelVaries by model line
- 15Dobyns13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Rod (defects in materials and workmanship); Maverick reelVaries by model line
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear17 of 29 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse13 of 29 brands
- Missing parts3 of 29 brands
- Noise1 of 29 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for rods & reels.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
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- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for rods & reels where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of rods & reels has the best warranty?
On paper, Temple Fork Outfitters scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on rods & reels really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
2 of 29 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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