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How Good Are HANDING Rods? (With Shimano Reels) #14952714 01/12/24 05:20 PM
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I've Been Using 3 Handing Rods For Almost 1/2 a Year w/no Issues!



I've received 2 Magic "L" rods at 8ft & a Magic Shadow at 8'6". I didn't receive them free as first offered but paid for them by my own decision even though Handing wanted to work w/me from a year ago. I gave my honest opinion on their performance & how they look. At first they were a steal until they realized they could increase their MSRP on certain items. But it worked for the company and their new prices are still fair compared to most.



The rods obviously seem to be quality built for a modest price. Quite a few of my followers are beginning to see why i chose to purchase them now. I've released maybe half the video reviews on these rods & not much on the reels yet. Just spacing them out as i'm not under contract to follow anyones rules.



So to let everyone know yes, these are good rods. I've only used the largest sizes of their most popular sellers. Might do more reviews on Handing products in the near future but looking at other releases at the moment as well. Nowadays i'm picking & choosing my projects.



Also i'd like to say the Catana & Nexave 3K spinners are amazingly top notch for the price! I actually like them. I knew the Nasci 4K was going to be a winner as i already owned a few before being approached by other companies years ago.


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Re: How Good Are HANDING Rods? (With Shimano Reels) [Re: Scuba Chris] #14953290 01/13/24 01:22 AM
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Re: How Good Are HANDING Rods? (With Shimano Reels) [Re: banker-always fishing] #14953400 01/13/24 03:01 AM
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I have had two Magic-L S702ML rods and the tip broke off of both of them in almost the same spot. The first rod broke when I was lifting a 12" trout out of the water with the rod. I have had other rods where that is not a problem.

The second rod tip broke when I was stringing the rod up and pulling the line through the guides- i didn't even get to fish the second rod.

I will say Handing's replacement policy is second to none, They have replaced the rod after the first one broke and again replaced the rod after the second one broke.

I have the third rod but haven't taken it out of the case they sent it in for fear of it breaking again. I am using a 10' Pro Angler crappie rod for trout fishing which I've used for the past 4 seasons fishing the Blue River in Oklahoma.without any issues.

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