Mags Custom Rods Reviews

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Tom M.

First time using my MAGS Custom Rod was in the MWC walleye tournament on the Bay of Green Bay. It did not disappoint... Took 1st Place catching 63lbs for the 2 day tournament. Loved the Feel and Action of my new MAGS! Tom McPeak

Spinning Pre-Built Rod

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John A.

It’s great to wear a nice light shirt on a hot day and be comfortable while protected from the sun’s harmful rays. This shirt has those qualities, light, breathable, and comfortable. I was happy to get this nice gill. Coincidentally I was using my mags custom Brooke trout rod! A win win for me!

UV Long Sleeve Shirt

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Dan A.

I absolutely love this rod for float fishing some of the bigger Lake Ontario and Lake Erie tribs. I have the 13’ 6-10. Plenty of backbone for big steelhead and salmon in heavy flows, a fast enough tip to get a good hook set even on super long drifts, and amazing build quality. It’s also fairly lightweight for a 13’ rod. I honestly can’t wait to buy another Mags rod.

Steelhead/Salmon Float Rod

Joshua D.

This is a well balanced rod that fishes great. Plenty of power to turn those hard charging fish, yet a soft enough tip to protect a 8lb leader. Will be purchasing another.

Steelhead/Salmon Float Rod

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Jarett C.

This is exactly what I was looking for in a jacker rod blank. I replaced my whole jacker fleet and fished them hard this season. I primarily fish Great Lakes steelhead and brown trout. I also like to use these in the shack as a bobber rod or with a tube jig. The rod loads up nicely when running 6lb. It also has plenty of backbone to pair with heavier pound test line. This blank is very versatile and will work great for most species you would want to use a jaw jacker for.

Pre-Built Automatic / Jaw Jacker Ice Rod

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John F.

in a pinch, if you get bored of the smallmouth action on the St. Joe River, you can run out to the big water and pull planer boards and catch coho.

Bass Casting Pre-Built Rod

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Richard P.

Like to tell ya been jigging for 30 years the mags 6ft 2in fast tip is the best I've own and tried may. Help me to get them light bitters on the Saginaw River which was the difference in the battle of the Z brought home 1st must have

Custom Spinning Rod

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Mike B.

This is my 2nd Mags rod I have in my arsenal. I love them. I don’t think there is a better panfish combo than the 32” Powernoodle paired up with a Daiwa QR750 reel. I can fish my smallest jigs, and my biggest spoons on them and anything in between and the sensitivity and control is the same throughout. I’m slowly working towards replacing all of my ice rods with the 32” Powernoodle. I can’t recommend these enough. Converted a few buddies to them as well who are also in the process of replacing a...

32" Limited Edition USA Power Noodle

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Brad P.

First time out with our Deadstick rods, and she caught her first pike. The rod held up just like I would expect Mags rods to. I would highly recommend this rod to anyone who wants a great Deadstick rod. Thank you, Mags Team

Pre-Built Dead Stick Ice Rod

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Matt K.

It fit in hand like champion n good flex n stiff to set good hook.. I get the medium for walleye… Only bad thing it come week n half after they say it ship on Monday…

Custom Carbon Ice Rod

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Jordan A.

MAGS Custom 32" Power noodles holding up strong in -10 below to take home 5th on day 1 and 9th overall at the Frankies Minnesota State Panfish Championship. Also helps land biggest fish of the tourney!

Custom Power Noodle

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Adam L.

Love everything about my mags! This one is a custom with recoil guides vs the steal guides. Super light, soft tip to detect a down bite and up bite. Back bone is super strong! I can catch panfish with this rod and land monster whitefish on this rod. Customer service is A+!

Pre-Built Power Noodle

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Richard R.

Was looking for a 10 foot custom centerpin rod for inland trout fishing. I called MAGS and spoke with Pat. Pat took the time to listen to my exact needs, and hear what I was looking for. After listening to me, he understood exactly what I needed, and we designed a custom 5wt fly rod conversation. Today was the first day out, and the rod was amazing. Loved every aspect of the rod and had an absolute blast with it! Thank you Pat, and the entire MAGS team!

Custom Float Build

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Lonney G.

Mags custom rods are quality built one at a time. Pat builds each fishing rod personally and takes great pride in the craftsmanship and quality of each build. Pat spends a lot of time on the water chasing giant lake trout, trophy walleye’s, monster smallmouth bass, steelhead knowing quality rods and how they should perform. My customers are important to me and putting them on the hottest bites is crucial for repeat business. Having technical specific fishing rods like the Mags 7’ 6”ML hair jig r...

Walleye/Bass Pre-Built Rod

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Green Bay Trophy Fishing

Green Bay walleye fishing has been excellent for big fish🔥 huge shout out to mags custom rods and on the fly tackle for helping us put some big walleye top side! The Clam Outdoors net that has been busy!

Custom Walleye Rod

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Clif P.

I haven't seen many 4 piece rods, but I've only heard great things about MAGS quality so I gave it a shot. Pat recommended the Carbon X 1000 reel to go with it and wow! Took it on my trip to upstate NY (flew with it in my carry-on) for smallie fishing and it produced double digit fish every day. As sensitive as my one-piece, great action and much more backbone than I expected. I can't recommend this setup enough, thanks Pat!

Travel Pre-Built Rod

Jordan A.

Mags absolutely crush it. Was able to handle Big Fish of the Minnesota State Panfish Championship with a 5th day 1. Followed up by being sensitive enough for a tuff light bite day two to take home 9th!

Pre-Built Power Noodle

Nick K.

Mags rods have totally changed the way I fish. They are durable, sensitive and beautifully crafted rods. Fantastic customer service, plenty of options to customize and great people to work with overall. 100% recommend these products!

Custom Power Noodle

Ryan S.

Can’t beat the 32” power noodle for a day on the ice. Sensitive tip to feel and see even the lightest bites but plenty of backbone to bring in about anything. Use it to target gills, crappie, and perch with great success but also landed a few accidental catches up to 30” pike. I loved it so much that I bought my son the pink power rod this winter and that has led to a couple buddies also getting them. The problem is with all in my group having them, it no longer feels special. Lol

Custom Power Noodle

Joe M.

I had my rod built before the start of the fall steelhead run here in Ohio. I was blown away with how beautiful it was when I got it, I couldn’t wait to get out. This rod handles fish like a dream. Customer service, quality, and overall experience was top notch. I WILL be adding another MAGS to the collection in the future.

Custom Float Build

Joel Z.

I have 3 different mags rods and plan on buying more I absolutely love the rods I have bought lots of other custom rods through the years but mags has the best costumer service and the rods perform great well worth the money

Custom Spinning Rod

Robert B.

From Chrome Kings on Skein to handling big Steelhead, this rod covers it all. Perfect action in the top section to handle large head-shakes with enough mid-section backbone to crank down on fish headed for the wood. Balances perfectly with a 3000-4000 Shimano Vanford reel. I really like this rod for fall steelhead when running heavier leaders.

Steelhead/Salmon Float Rod

Sammie R.

2021 Ice fishing- First time using the power noodle the guys slayed the blue gills! Was easy for our 7yr old to use as well! (May have showed dad up) Looking forward to this year’s ice fishing!

Custom Power Noodle

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Justin K.

I had emailed the company about a custom marine corp themed rod.. they outdid themselves! Absolutely phenomenal work! Highly recommend!

Custom Spinning Rod

Steve B.

Love the rod, paired with the team lews pro sp real. The hook keeper needs to be below the reel. Line gets caught on it occasionally. Pat said you were in the process of moving it below the reel.

Custom Spinning Rod

Ryan K.

Well cold lake Alberta was a bit slow last weekend but still managed to land some decent laker on the mags custom carbon heavy rod I absolutely love it you guys make an amazing rod

Custom Carbon Ice Rod

Dave M.

If you decide to treat yourself to a custom rod - look no further. Owner and rod builder Pat Magdaleno’s work is second to none. I purchased a Power Noodle rod recently. Spending a few extra bucks for a rod you can’t get your hands on in person can be a bit of a challenge. I told Pat what I was looking for a -Power Noodle rod that would allow me to finally ditch my spring bobber! He assured me his Power Noodle rod with recoil guides would fit the bill perfectly. In fact if I was not 100% satisfi...

Custom Power Noodle

Ty B.

bsolutely love this Mags Custom Rods Power Noodle when fishing for panfish! This 11.5" perch had no chance with the noodle tip detecting the super subtle bites today with these post frontal conditions! Definitely one hell of a fight on 1.5lb test line!

Custom Power Noodle

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Alex J.

Excellent rods! I have caught everything from 6” perch to 40” pike and the rod handles them all perfectly, since switching to these rods my hook up percentage has gone through the roof!

Pre-Built Automatic / Jaw Jacker Ice Rod

Trevor D.

Custom noodle on the right and breast cancer edition on the left getting it done! Awesome rods and be back for a couple carbons next year. DO NOT hesitate to buy, well worth the money!

Custom Power Noodle

John C.

Great rod was targeting panfish then Mr Walleye decided he was hungry. 3lb test sunline with RBM Jigs. The 28" Power noodle handled the first way past my expectations. 20" Walleye.

Pre-Built Power Noodle

Beth S.

We stopped into MAGS on our way to Copper Harbor, and grabbed a few hoodies. Super happy I bought one for all 3 of us, as it was chilly on Lake Superior and we definitely needed them! I bought the grey UP one, and it’s thick and warm and I absolutely love wearing it. My guys love theirs as well! Thanks!

Winter Logo Hoodie

Scott A.

Hello, just thought I'd reach out and let u know you have another happy customer. Bought a mags 7'2 med fast from the reel shot for snapping jigging raps. I originally thought when I received it that it was gonna be a little stiff but worked really well. I ordered from the reel shot since you don't ship to Ontario. Will buy another in the near future. Rod has a great feel to it. Thanks

Spinning Pre-Built Rod

Brad S.

Absolutely love the feel and sensitivity of these rods!! This was a gift to replace the one I broke. I Can't say enough about the customer service at mags, great people, producing great products!

Spinning Pre-Built Rod

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David H.

When youre a Deer Meat For Dinner fan for as long as I’ve been, you know what rods to put on your salmon boat! Now i need a Silver Stag🤣 Finally starting to learn this lake and put some fish in the boat!

DeerMeatForDinner Rod

Stephen H.

Love the rods, perfect for jigging walleye, bought two, that’s how much I like them, plan on picking up a medium rod in future, thanks

Custom Spinning Rod

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Corey B.

Mags rods are top notch the best fishing rods ever existed! Super smooth and very easy for a beginner fisherman!

Custom Casting Rod

Ryan S.

Used my MAGS 7’2” medium fast to jig walleye for 3 days straight of limits and it is so well balanced that wrist fatigue was not an issue. Great sensitivity to help you feel any and everything along the bottom. Highly recommended

Spinning Pre-Built Rod

Ryan S.

Absolutely love the sensitivity of the rod for jigging the walleye on the Detroit river. Have used many different rods and I can clearly feel anything and everything that the jig hits. Very easy to tell if the bottom is much, sand, rock, etc. Highly recommend.

Custom Spinning Rod

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