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!!!!!!