"Scott Williams" said:
Use whatever you want. Of the Cabelas, St. Croix (premier, and Triumph), Tica, and Okuma rods I have owned for casting… hands down my best has been the Okuma! A great rod! To each his own, I wouldn't worry about the warranty as much as having a rod that feels right.

My favorite rod is Christina's Okuma she won at the banquet 3 years ago. And yes she does use it, and its always in the boat !