Anyone own a kistler rod? what model?

I own three older ones and have never had a problem..KCBS7..

Yes I own a few. Wanna buy them?

I use Kistler Rods exclusively. I have several All Purpose Rods, as well as many of their specialty products. I will give you fair warning, once you own one you will want more.

I highly recommend the product.

I don't own one but if I did I would want to Trey's #

they are an extremely great product light and very sensitive. once you use one you WILL want more!

Oh you get the # when you buy a rod ?? must have a lot of "problems"
try a Rhino...

I have several of them, and have never had any problems. They are great rods, made by great people. Since I started using them I can feel bites, I know I could not feel on other brand rods I used to use.Be nice of you guys to try and support a Texas company.

yes sir kistler is a great company and i am proud to be part of the team at kistler.

only have a few hehe.....

Awesome!! What can you do about the LTA I paid $260 for and broke 6 months out of warranty? Also I have another LTA that the reel becomes loose in the reel seat on every hook set. Thanks!!!!

Do you think every car that is sold new is problem free? Do you go to the doctor and get cured every time? Every company out there has problems now and then with products.I have bought reels, lines, rods,boats, etc that have had problems when they were new. If the reel moves around on the reel seat call them and tell them what the deal is. Also for your information there are reel seat shims for that rod for particular reels. What did you do with the broken LTA?

thats good what models

Models?

I took the eyes of it, and taped a nail to the end and used it for picking up trash at a volunteer park clean up. I had the lightest trash poker there.

As far as the reel seat is concered, I posted this problem on the Kistler website about a year and half ago and no one said anything about any shims. The rod is a He66MHC and the reel thats on it is a Curado SF.

I have 5 LTA's, 4 LTX II's, and 4 Mag. All are great. I do prefer the LTX 1st, Mag. 2nd, and LTA's 3rd. All rods will break if handled wrong, by accident or neglect, accidental or not, but you can't blame the rod companies for that. If I bashed every rod company who's rod I broke and didn't buy from them again I would have to use a pool stick and nylon string. I will go on record and say that most of the rods I have broken are my fault. Maybe it's because I drive a GMC truck.....Why can't we all just get along?

Good point

guess you missed these..

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/2425000/Carrot_Stick#Post2425000

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...k_y#Post2387680

whats models?

5 mag, 2 LTA, 3 Graphite plus....only a few

3 LTA's, 1 Crankin Rod. Very satisfied with my Kistler rods and the company. I like when an owner will openly give his testimony to the Lord on his company website.

not another one of these

Yea David it is another one of these. almost as bad as the GrandeBass ones.

Tamale, I have the exact same setup, and have no problems with that. What year model is the rod?

I have one Kistler, and the eyelet on the tip was broke and shredded my line. I contacted Kistler and they sent me a new tip and instructions on how to install it. Unfortunately the same thing happened again, so I am going to replace it with a different tip. I like the rod. And I know some people are probably saying that I am doing something to break the insert on the eyelet, but that rod (and all of my rods) went into a case everytime it was stored.

Well tamale, all I can say is you are not very wise! You can take any broken Kistler to Cabelas and they will exchange it no questions asked, maybe you should throw $260.00 on the ground and practice picking it up with your homemade stick!

I own the following LTAs; 7'H, 7'MH, 6'9"H, 6'9"MH, 7'M. I purchased all of them used and have only broken one 7'H on a rock fish when I first started fishing carolina rigs on braid (still working on the hookset method). In my opinion, the 6'9H and 7'MH are two of the best worm rods out there (depending on the length you like better) and the 6'9MH is my absolute favorite senko rod. I have fished Falcons, St Criox, Dobyns, GLoomis and customs (TSS, Gblanks) but not Powell or Hendricks rods for reference.

Having said this I am switching over to GLoomis and Dobyns due to the warranty. I don't mind the money that they are priced at but better warranty and just as sensitive rods are out there.

Here's my models:

6 Helium II's 7ft. Heavy
5 Helium II's 6'9" Med. Heavy
3 LTA's 6'9" Med. Heavy
1 LTA 7 ft. X-Heavy
3 LTA Custom Drop-Shot rods
2 Mag. All purpose rods

2 8ft. Swimbait Rods (I use them Striper fishing)

I have been very happy with Kistler. Great company with a great staff.

Are you sure about this? After I contacted Kistler and was heartbroken, I tried to do the Academy trick and take it back to Cabelas and they wouldn't let me.
What Cabelas did you do this at? I would like to take my Kistlers that I have now and exchange them for another brand. Would they let me do that?

I have never had any problem exchanging at cabelas, however if you took the eyes off I doubt they will. They normally give you the $ amount in credit or exchange equally. I went to cabelas in FT worth.

Guy's, if you'll look below, I have no Kistler logo on my signature, and I am not "sponsored" buy them, but I will say, of the 15+ rods in my boat, all but 3 of them are Kistlers...

I Started using them around 99 or '00 or so, and I have enjoyed the quality immensely.

I have broken 5 to date, 3 of them my fault, 1 I don't know why, ( Trey Replaced, no Questions asked,) and 1 on the 3rd cast setting the hook on a two pounder @ Amistad,) that Trey also replaced) no questions asked.....

I have "migrated" over here from another board recently, so many of you do not know me, but many of you do!

Those of you that do, know I am not a "Patch Pirate", or out to get a deal, bit I am impressed and satisfied with Kistler Rods,

I had been using them for 5 years, when I e-mailed Trey and wanted to pick up a new Rod on the way to a "Mini Rally" at Fayette County lake in February 2 years ago. He went out of his way, to meet me, give me a tour, and sent me on my way with my Rod I came to get, along with a few shirts, Hats, Stickers, and a hand full of rods to give away at our Mini Rally, and I was truly Impressed. He showed me a great side of Customer service, helpfulness, and a General Caring of what I wanted and needed and I will be a Kistler Customer for life.

Yes, you will hear some bad Stories, the same with any Big Name, but the personal level I experienced, will make me a repeat customer from now on...

Buttblast

Not a "Team Kistler" Member", but could ne! lol

Great post, Thanks Paul

I own 4 kistler rods

2 multi
1 worm carolina
1 spinning tube and luke model

I love them all!!!!!!