Relax Sabotloader....I ordered the spin jag and super rod as soon as I got home. You are probably right on what caused it to break. In taking a better look at the threads, the jag broke not quite in the middle; therfore, the jag had loosened itself almost half way and then I jammed it back in there for another pass and snapped it. Cayugad, I did grind the threading down on the old rod and used Gorilla glue on the old jag. Gorilla glue is excellent but I doubt if it will hold. May be good enough for a cleaning tool.