About Us

M419 Custom Rods wasn’t created to be just another fishing brand.

It was built to be different.

Every rod we make is designed with one goal in mind—uncompromising performance on the water. From high-modulus carbon blanks to precision guide systems and balanced handle configurations, every detail is intentional.

Because when it matters, your gear shouldn’t hold you back.

But what truly sets M419 apart isn’t just what we build.

It’s why we build it.

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In 2019, everything changed.

My nephew, Brayden, was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called aplastic anemia.

He was flown from Maine to Boston Children’s Hospital, where he fought for his life.

During that time, I stayed with my sister in Boston. I saw firsthand what families go through in those moments—the fear, the uncertainty, and the relentless hope.

The doctors and staff worked around the clock. There were constant consultations with specialists across the country and around the world.

They never stopped fighting for him.

And through it all, my family was never asked for anything financially.

The focus was always where it belonged—on Brayden.

On October 5, 2019, Brayden passed away.

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For years, I said if I ever won the Powerball, I’d give $100 million to support hospitals like St. Jude.

But the truth is—those odds don’t get any better.

So instead of waiting for a miracle, I decided to build something that could make a difference now.

M419 Custom Rods is that something.

We have committed to donating 20% of our annual profits to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the fight against childhood disease.
Because no family should ever have to choose between saving their child and financial survival.
Because research changes outcomes.

Because kids like Brayden deserve that fight.

And because of a simple truth that guides everything we do:

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19

To us, that means using what we’ve been given—not just to build rods, but to reach people, to serve others, and to make an impact that goes far beyond fishing.

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When you choose M419, you’re not just buying a custom rod.

You’re supporting:

• A brand built on precision and performance

• A mission rooted in real-life experience

• A commitment to giving back in a meaningful way

Every rod carries that purpose forward.

Every cast means something more.

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We don’t cut corners.

We don’t build average.

We build rods that are:

• Lightweight. Sensitive. Powerful.

• Engineered with premium materials and proven components

• Designed for anglers who expect more

Because performance matters.

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This isn’t just a business.

It’s a commitment.

To better gear.

To a stronger purpose.

To making an impact that goes beyond the water.