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Kistler Rods
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12/05/24 05:00 AM
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dk2429
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Any of y’all fellas use them? How do y’all like them compared to Falcon/Dobyns/Loomis, etc…
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15264345
12/05/24 11:38 AM
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Les Ems
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All I have is the real G-Loomis's from when Gary owned the company and Kistler rods. I really like the Kistler rods but I also like my G-Loomis's also.
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Re: Kistler Rods
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#15264372
12/05/24 12:23 PM
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WAWI
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I have about 20 of them. I like them very much. I have klx, helium, LTA and since I now have to have spinning rods for minnow jiggling I added an argon spinning rod (it has regular sized eyes so the leader knot passes thru better). Basically the only rods I have bought for about the last 7 or 8 years.
Last edited by WAWI; 12/05/24 12:29 PM.
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/05/24 01:15 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I have about 20 of them. I like them very much. I have klx, helium, LTA and since I now have to have spinning rods for minnow jiggling I added an argon spinning rod (it has regular sized eyes so the leader knot passes thru better). Basically the only rods I have bought for about the last 7 or 8 years. “Have to have”
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/05/24 01:19 PM
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I have about 20 of them. I like them very much. I have klx, helium, LTA and since I now have to have spinning rods for minnow jiggling I added an argon spinning rod (it has regular sized eyes so the leader knot passes thru better). Basically the only rods I have bought for about the last 7 or 8 years. “Have to have” Look it's a shameful way to catch a fish, i understand. I just can't help myself. Now that I can slap out and fg knot in under a day I consider myself an expert jiggler.....
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Re: Kistler Rods
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#15264429
12/05/24 01:31 PM
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Ken A.
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I have about 20 of them. I like them very much. I have klx, helium, LTA and since I now have to have spinning rods for minnow jiggling I added an argon spinning rod (it has regular sized eyes so the leader knot passes thru better). Basically the only rods I have bought for about the last 7 or 8 years. “Have to have” Look it's a shameful way to catch a fish, i understand. I just can't help myself. Now that I can slap out and fg knot in under a day I consider myself an expert jiggler..... Some of those knots take 3 people and a crochet tool to tie!
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: Ken A.]
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12/05/24 01:42 PM
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WAWI
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I have about 20 of them. I like them very much. I have klx, helium, LTA and since I now have to have spinning rods for minnow jiggling I added an argon spinning rod (it has regular sized eyes so the leader knot passes thru better). Basically the only rods I have bought for about the last 7 or 8 years. “Have to have” Look it's a shameful way to catch a fish, i understand. I just can't help myself. Now that I can slap out and fg knot in under a day I consider myself an expert jiggler..... Some of those knots take 3 people and a crochet tool to tie! I was trying to tie a double line uni couple days ago, the video made it look easy and neat. After 15 minutes, readers, a bright light i had created something that looked like chewed up bubble gum.....
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15264471
12/05/24 02:31 PM
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tmd11111
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I got 9 thumbs and a crooked pinky. No way I'll even attempt a FG knot
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/05/24 03:23 PM
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BASS101
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Only rods I trust! Try them out you will not be disappointed. Let me know if you have any questions on specific rod models.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15264579
12/05/24 04:13 PM
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TopwaterTom
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Love these rods! Great customer service as well! If you have the chance, go visit the facility up in Magnolia and talk with Trey. He'll probably even give you a tour!
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Re: Kistler Rods
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#15264775
12/05/24 06:55 PM
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dr14
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Only rods I trust! Try them out you will not be disappointed. Let me know if you have any questions on specific rod models. Would the Helium LMH work for a light T-Rig like 3/16 oz weight with a baby brush hog?
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dr14]
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12/05/24 08:05 PM
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Only rods I trust! Try them out you will not be disappointed. Let me know if you have any questions on specific rod models. Would the Helium LMH work for a light T-Rig like 3/16 oz weight with a baby brush hog? I'd got MH fast. They are about .5 power softer than others
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/06/24 02:57 AM
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IKELEVI
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I have about 8 and I love them!
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15265169
12/06/24 05:04 AM
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BWG
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Gotta have the USA Flag on them, imo
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/07/24 01:20 PM
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tr196dc
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I've been using them for many many years and love them. Good company and people. And built in his shop in Magnolia Tx. I like the KLXs for anything moving, and the Heliums for tx rig, jig, etc. Sign up for his emails, he's always running specials. Since you are localish, you can pick them up at their shop in Magnolia.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/07/24 01:50 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: tr196dc]
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12/07/24 05:09 PM
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dk2429
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I've been using them for many many years and love them. Good company and people. And built in his shop in Magnolia Tx. I like the KLXs for anything moving, and the Heliums for tx rig, jig, etc. Sign up for his emails, he's always running specials. Since you are localish, you can pick them up at their shop in Magnolia. I'd love to make a trip to the shop, about an 1hr 15ish from me. It's just hard to get up there on time during the week after work from Pearland/Friendswood. I've heard of the Kistler name for several years now, just didn't know until recently that they made high-end bass rods. I always thought they were more of a saltwater rod because the only ones I've seen are for inshore saltwater
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15267325
12/08/24 04:44 PM
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ezbassin
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Any of y’all fellas use them? How do y’all like them compared to Falcon/Dobyns/Loomis, etc… I have several of every brand you asked about and like them all. Kistlers I have are the KLX and the Helium, Falcon, low rider and the Cara, Dobyns from the Fury to the Xtacy and all inbetween. Loomis IMX and NRX. NRX is super sensitive. I also like my Shimano Curado, Zodias, Expride and totally like the Shimano Poison Adrena. FXtreme rods are my favorites for moving baits, cranking and swim baits.
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/08/24 06:03 PM
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Jobie99
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First let me start by saying I’ve been a Kistler guy for about 15 years. The old stuff is virtually indestructible. The X-Ray blanks are probably more sensitive, but they aren’t as durable as the old ones. $300 replacement for my broken Z-Bone.
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/09/24 05:44 PM
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Rickmb
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Only rods I trust! Try them out you will not be disappointed. Let me know if you have any questions on specific rod models. Would the Helium LMH work for a light T-Rig like 3/16 oz weight with a baby brush hog? I would use a MH for that. I love the LMH for 1/4 oz finessse jig, small swimbaits, finesse worms and weightless Senko.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
#15269625
12/11/24 03:07 AM
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cruzfishing
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Any of y’all fellas use them? How do y’all like them compared to Falcon/Dobyns/Loomis, etc… Kistler is hands down better then all. I have had a lot of different rods and the sensitivity and weight of these rods is insane not to mention the hookset strength. I am starting to sell my Dobyns rods to buy more kistlers - (helium series and above)
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/11/24 05:18 AM
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ko bass attack 27
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I have them all and would say the Kistler is above the Falcons even though the Falcons are probably the best bang for your Buck. I would give them a slight edge over the Dobyns. Dobyns customer service was second to none when Gary still owned them but things might of changed. G. Loomis in my opinion still makes the best rods, their customer service is not what it used to be. Kistler is definitely a top shelf rod.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/11/24 01:59 PM
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rkd
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You can't go wrong with Kistler. I got one at the Skeeter Owners Tournament about 15 years ago and to this day it's probably my favorite every day use rod. I've tried just about every model of the Dobyns Champion series and there are only two I liked (in comparison to my Falcons and ALX) but they are far and away the best rods (even over Kistler) for the specific application I got them for...squarebill and chatterbait. For bottom moving/sensitivity baits my ALX and Falcons are preferred over Dobyns. I am afraid if I tried the newer Kistler Heliums, I would fall in love with them.
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Re: Kistler Rods
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12/11/24 04:53 PM
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Monty Wright
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I got an email today. Z Bones for $212.49, Helium's $195.49, KLX's $169.99 & Argon's for $101.99 with coupon code
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/12/24 11:21 PM
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dk2429
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How big of a difference is the Zbone from the Helium? For bottom contact… Lighter Texas rigs, up to a 3/8oz weight tops with a zoom plastic (6” lizard, trick worm, baby brush hog, etc…) 7’3 MH in either line?
I made a post awhile back looking for a Falcon to do the same thing but I had some other financial obligations to take care of soon after. Kinda glad, because I’m convinced on these Kistlers now.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/13/24 02:20 PM
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ReelSlow
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How big of a difference is the Zbone from the Helium? For bottom contact… Lighter Texas rigs, up to a 3/8oz weight tops with a zoom plastic (6” lizard, trick worm, baby brush hog, etc…) 7’3 MH in either line?
I made a post awhile back looking for a Falcon to do the same thing but I had some other financial obligations to take care of soon after. Kinda glad, because I’m convinced on these Kistlers now. Same blank, Z Bone has higher end lighter guides
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: ReelSlow]
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12/13/24 03:01 PM
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WAWI
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How big of a difference is the Zbone from the Helium? For bottom contact… Lighter Texas rigs, up to a 3/8oz weight tops with a zoom plastic (6” lizard, trick worm, baby brush hog, etc…) 7’3 MH in either line?
I made a post awhile back looking for a Falcon to do the same thing but I had some other financial obligations to take care of soon after. Kinda glad, because I’m convinced on these Kistlers now. Same blank, Z Bone has higher end lighter guides If he still has his deal going on the price difference is so small may as well go zbone.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/14/24 03:38 PM
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basseditor
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I bought a Kistler around 2008 for the first time. Since then, I've replaced all of my rods with Kistler rods.
What I do with rods I'm using for my favorite techniques is buy 3 or 4 matching rods. For example, if I'm pitching, I'll have four 7'6" Zbones on deck with 4 different baits/color combinations ready to go. Maybe one half-ounce, one three-quarter ounce, one three-eighth ounce, etc. and different colors.
It's taken since 2008, but, I have accumulated almost 100 Kistlers.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/20/24 02:56 PM
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VT 18 RIDER
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Another Kistler fan.
Wanted to mention fast shipping as a bonus to their great rods.
I'm getting rid of rods I no longer use and replacing with Kistler Rods.
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