Bass Pro Shops warranty for rods & reels
The short version
Bass Pro Shops doesn't cover everything, but keeps johnny morris rods and store-brand rods and reels covered to 10 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 29 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Bass Pro Shops's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 10 years
- Partial coverageJohnny Morris rods10 years
- Partial coverageStore-brand rods and reels1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Keep your dated receipt; it is required for a warranty claim.
- Rods broken by abuse or misuse are not covered.
- Name-brand rods and reels go back to their maker after 60 days.
How other brands compare for rods & reels
- 1. Temple Fork Outfitters75/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 2. Lamson70/100 · Full: Lifetime
- 3. G. Loomis45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Ross Reels45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Fenwick35/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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
Show all 10 stores
- 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.
Other things Bass Pro Shops makes
- Axes & Hatchets21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
- Bedding & Pillows13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Camp Furniture13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Cookware & Bakeware13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Fire Pits13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Luggage & Bags13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Lures & Tackle13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Everything else13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
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