Ever break a rod fighting a fish?

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I overheard a guy in a bait shop today say he liked heavier, all around rods. His reason was he didn't want to have it break if he happened to hook a big one.
I'm not saying that couldn't happen, I assume someone has probably done it. But I would assume your line would break long before your rod would.
So my question. Has anyone here done that? If so, why do you think it broke instead of the line? Was it defective or did you hold it at an angle that put too much stress on it? Some other...

Ever break a rod fighting a fish?

Ever break a rod fighting a fish?