What Makes CastGuard™ Different
Here’s a simple way to see how CastGuard™ differs from traditional braking approaches in everyday fishing.
Most braking systems:
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Respond to spool speed alone
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Work best when conditions don’t change
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Require frequent manual adjustment
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Focus on symptoms
CastGuard™:
- Responds to what’s happening during the cast
- Works quietly in the background
- Requires no tuning once fishing
- Focuses on reducing interruptions
This means the reel focuses on how it behaves once you cast, not just on what the dial says.
CastGuard™ in Everyday Fishing
Rather than technical descriptions, think of CastGuard™ like this:
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It’s like having a steady hand under the reel, helping with spool control
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It reacts when the lure stops pulling line, not just when the spool spins too fast
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You don’t have to think about it – you just fish, and the reel behaves more predictably
This helps keep more of your attention on the water, not the reel.
The Fish-It Guarantee
Fish it for 60 days
on real water.
Return it if it feels
like any other reel.
Full fishing use allowed. No demo. No careful testing. Fish it normally — wind, lure changes, different conditions. If it behaves like a regular baitcaster, get your money back. No questions asked.
What this means for you
A performance guarantee. Not a return policy.
A standard return policy asks you to decide before you've fished it. That's not useful. You can't know whether a reel works the way we say it does until conditions change mid-session — until the wind picks up and you find out whether you're adjusting or not.
The Fish-it Guarantee gives you 60 days of real fishing to make that call. Change lures and don't reach for the brakes. Cast into wind and don't back off. Work cover in low light and stop timing the spool. Either the reel proves itself on your water, in your conditions — or it goes back. Full refund.
What "behaves like any other reel" means
If you find yourself doing any of the following during normal fishing — the guarantee applies. Return it.
Nothing needs them.
Know your rights
Fish-it vs. the legal minimum
If you're in the EU, you already have a 14-day cooling-off right. The Fish-it Guarantee doesn't replace it — it goes well beyond it. Here's how they compare.
| EU 14-Day Cooling-Off | Svivlo 60-Day Fish-it | |
|---|---|---|
| Time allowed | 14 days | 60 days |
| Usage allowed | Inspection and testing only. If you use the product beyond that — including fishing with it — the seller may deduct for diminished value before refunding. | Full fishing use. No deduction. Full refund. |
| Reason to return | Any reason | If it behaves like any other reel |
| Who pays return shipping | Customer (unless seller specifies otherwise) | Customer |
| Applies to | All distance sales within the EU | All customers worldwide |
| Refund timeline | Within 14 days of your withdrawal notice — but seller may withhold until the reel is received back | Within 5 business days of receiving the reel |
EU customers: your 14-day cooling-off right is preserved and runs parallel to this guarantee. During those 14 days you may return the reel unused under EU law regardless of this policy.
Guarantee terms
The details, clearly stated.
- Valid for new reels purchased on svivlo.com from April 30, 2026 onward.
- You have 60 days from the delivery date to return the reel.
- Full fishing use is permitted and encouraged. You don't need to keep it clean. Fish it the way you normally would. Not sure what falls within normal fishing? See CastGuard limits →
- The reel must be returned in normal used condition — no abuse, structural damage, or parts missing.
- Return shipping is paid by you. We don't hide this.
- Non-EU customers: please declare the package as "returned goods" when shipping back to Sweden to avoid customs fees. Failure to declare correctly may result in customs charges we will deduct from refund.
- Refund is issued within 5 business days after we receive the reel.
- One return per customer under this guarantee.
EU customers — legal clarity
The Fish-it Guarantee is a voluntary performance guarantee that goes beyond the legal 14-day cooling-off period (ångerrätt) under EU distance selling law.
Under the legal right, you may inspect and test the reel as you would in a shop. If you use it beyond that — including fishing with it — the seller is entitled to deduct for diminished value before refunding. The legal right also runs for 14 days from delivery, with a further 14 days to physically return after you notify us.
With Fish-it, none of that applies. Full fishing use for 60 days, full refund, no deduction. Both rights exist in parallel — use whichever is more beneficial to you.
Real-world proof
8 months. Zero adjustments.
The guarantee exists because the results in the field back it up. Allan fished the Draken ONE through an entire season — different conditions, different lures, different weather. He didn't adjust the reel once after setup.
Allan — Field test, 8 months
"I loaded the rod and let it fly with a good long cast. Before the lure could hit the water, I moved my hand completely away from the reel. As the lure touched down, the spool quickly, but gently, stopped spinning. No backlash at all. Zero. Exactly as promised."
Allan — Pinhook Fishing Club USA
CastGuard — where it works and where it doesn't
Honest about the limits.
CastGuard responds to lure pull. While the lure pulls line from the spool, it runs freely. When pull fades, the spool stabilises automatically. That's the whole system. Which means the limits are straightforward — if the conditions prevent normal lure pull, behaviour changes.
Normal fishing — CastGuard works as described
Under normal casting variation — wind shifts, lure changes within typical ranges, casting angle changes, fatigue — CastGuard keeps the spool stable without adjustment. No thumbing required. No brakes to tune between casts.
Where CastGuard reaches its boundary
These situations sit outside normal fishing. CastGuard can still overrun here. This is not a setup issue — it is the edge of the system.
If an overrun happens during normal fishing — not in the boundary situations above — that is what the Fish-it Guarantee covers. See guarantee terms →
More questions about CastGuard, setup, and backlash? See the full CastGuard FAQ →
Common questions
FAQ
Does this apply to both the Draken ONE and Genesis ONE?
Yes. The Fish-it Guarantee covers both models, purchased new on svivlo.com from April 30, 2026 onward.
What counts as "behaves like any other reel"?
If you find yourself adjusting brakes between casts, thumbing the spool mid-flight to prevent overruns, backing off your casting effort when switching to lighter lures, or timing the thumb at splashdown as a routine habit — that's the test failing. Return it. We're not going to interrogate your fishing. If it required ongoing management under normal conditions, the guarantee applies.
Do I need to clean or service the reel before returning it?
No. We expect a used reel to look like a used reel. Normal fishing wear is fine. The only condition is no structural damage, abuse, or missing parts. Don't clean it on our behalf — just pack it up and send it back.
I'm outside the EU. How do I avoid customs issues when returning?
When sending the reel back to Sweden, declare the package as "returned goods" on the customs form. Include your order number. This prevents Swedish customs from treating it as a new import and charging us duties, which we cannot absorb. If you're unsure how to do this, contact us before shipping and we'll walk you through it.
I'm in the EU. Can I return it unused under the 14-day cooling-off right instead?
Yes. Your EU cooling-off right (ångerrätt) runs parallel to the Fish-it Guarantee and is fully preserved. A few things worth knowing about how it actually works:
You have 14 days from delivery to notify us of your intent to return — not to physically send it back. Once you've notified us, you have a further 14 days to return the reel.
Usage and value deduction: under EU law, you are entitled to inspect and test the reel as you would in a shop. However, if you've used it beyond that — including taking it fishing — we are legally entitled to deduct for diminished value before issuing your refund. We are required to inform you of this right at the time of purchase for it to apply.
This is exactly why the Fish-it Guarantee exists. Under Fish-it, there is no deduction — full refund after full fishing use, for 60 days. If you've fished the reel, Fish-it is the better option regardless of where you are in the world.
When does my 60 days start?
From the date of delivery — when the reel arrives at your address, not when you order it. If you're unsure of your exact delivery date, check your tracking confirmation email or contact us.
New to baitcasting — will this work for me?
The guarantee applies regardless of experience level. If the reel behaves like a regular baitcaster under normal use, you can return it. Not sure whether baitcasting is right for you at all? Read the baitcaster vs spinning reel guide →
How do I start a return?
Email orders@svivlo.com with your order number. No forms, no lengthy explanation required. We'll confirm the return address and any shipping instructions. That's it.
Further reading
Ready to fish it
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