I have had many rods break through the years of many different brands. I'd say, on average, the St.Croix product is better than most.
I'd say I have a dozen or more St.Croix rods now between ice/open water.
None of my ice rods from St.Croix has broken, and had one open water rod break (but that might have been kind of a fluke) but generally, I'd say they are better than most others for durability.
Where the St.Croix shines is on feel, solid reel seats and guides and consistent flex and action through the rod blank (as designed).
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