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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…
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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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.
Maverick Pro Guide Service
201 Stratos w/225 Etec HO
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/05/24 12:23 PM
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Joined: May 2007
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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
[Re: WAWI]
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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”  
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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12/05/24 01:19 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 43,741
WAWI
TFF Guru
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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
[Re: WAWI]
#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]
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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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Posts: 666
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]
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12/05/24 04:13 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 191
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
[Re: BASS101]
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12/05/24 06:55 PM
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Posts: 146
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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WAWI
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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
[Re: dk2429]
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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!
17 LEGEND V20
17 MERCURY 250 Optimax ProXs
22 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 Cummins
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/06/24 05:04 AM
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Posts: 380
BWG
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Gotta have the USA Flag on them, imo
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Re: Kistler Rods
[Re: dk2429]
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12/07/24 01:20 PM
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Posts: 43
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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