Any Kistler users out there ?

CMorg · 11-13-09, 08:43 PM

Anyone got Kistlers besides me ?

Basscrazie · 11-13-09, 09:48 PM

I use them.I just picked up a couple year old helium lth for 20 buck and a nice fairy wand for the same.I love the rods,even the first ones in 2000 i think but fish them all the time with no problems other than me stepping on them.

CMorg · 11-13-09, 10:28 PM

Where did you find them for 20 bucks ?

bassboogieman · 11-13-09, 11:30 PM

Kistler's are all I use. I have 18, mostly LTA's, with a few of the new Argon rods. I prefer the 2008 and earlier LTA rods with the fast action and full handle. If you're interested in the '09 LTA or Argon send me a PM, I have a contact that can save you about 40% for new w/tags '09 rods - although selection is becomming more limited as Kistler's production is over for '09 and they're getting a little harder to find. The 2010 rods will be available most likely beginning in January. Simmons Sporting Goods also has some decent deals on '09 LTA's and a couple hard to find Magnesium rods. Their price for the Argon is retail list, and you can do much better.

Basscrazie · 11-14-09, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CMorg

Where did you find them for 20 bucks ?

A garage sell.I oicked up 2 for 40 and these are really nice compared to my 10 yr ols ones but i still like my old ones for the right purpose..I have got the older m cranking rod that is hard to find.i LIVE 12 MILES FROM THE kISTLER facility so its real easy for me to get repairs.

bcklash · 11-15-09, 01:59 AM

I use a Kistler Carbon Steel for cranbaits and love it.

The Bassinbandit uses a Kistler for cranking to but I don't remember which one.

bassinbob · 11-15-09, 02:07 AM

I have a couple of LTA's and really like them. Does anyone know if Kistler would make someone a custom rod?

bassboogieman · 11-15-09, 10:57 AM

Kistler will "customize" a rod to you preferences starting in 2010. You can select handle guides and blanks, but the additional cost would not make the option attractive to me. From what I've read, Kistler will start with list price for the rod line selected and charges for each change. That runs the price of the rod up substantially. A true custom rod builder would start from scratch and build you a complete rod, based upon the components chosen and the labor to assemble the rod.

flippin4it · 11-15-09, 12:42 PM

Kistler is all I use. I have 5 LTA's,1 LTX, and 5 Graphite Plus rods. Love them all and would'nt even think about another rod. I do not care for the newer split grips. But that is all a matter of preference. The 7ft med/hvy LTX and 7ft med/hvy LTA's are wicked. I had a 7'8 Magnesium All Day flippin stick which I loved, but it got thrown from the boat when I hit a stump at speed. I too was ejected.

dave · 11-24-09, 03:05 PM

I have a couple of Graphite Plus from the old "made in the USA" days. I have owned a bunch more. I have owned them when the called them California Series.

Bender · 11-24-09, 04:20 PM

I have one, a 6'3" Dock Skipping Special. It is the least sensitive rod I own. The rod is great for skipping, but you can't tell if a fish is on until you see the line move. I let a friend borrow it and he had the same opinion. I see that the new version of this rod has a completely different reel seat which should take care of the problem. It also looks like the new version has Fuji guides where I think mine has old Pacbays.

CMorg · 11-24-09, 05:32 PM

Bender I noticed that with the Magnesium rod I bought as well. It is fairly light , but the sensitivity isnt great. Its a M/H 6'6 I believe , I would have to go check to be sure. At any rate , I caught a few fish , but only because I felt " mush " at the end of the line , using flourocarbon and a senko. Set the hook , and i thought I had a whale on there , the rod is almost parabolic or something , it was barely a keeper.

Basscrazie · 11-25-09, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CMorg

Bender I noticed that with the Magnesium rod I bought as well. It is fairly light , but the sensitivity isnt great. Its a M/H 6'6 I believe , I would have to go check to be sure. At any rate , I caught a few fish , but only because I felt " mush " at the end of the line , using flourocarbon and a senko. Set the hook , and i thought I had a whale on there , the rod is almost parabolic or something , it was barely a keeper.

I have an older 7' med cranking rod that is a reel soft rod that can give you that impression but you can feel the fish chasing a smaller crank.I love that rod for small and lipless cranks..

Basscrazie · 11-25-09, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bcklash

I use a Kistler Carbon Steel for cranbaits and love it.

The Bassinbandit uses a Kistler for cranking to but I don't remember which one.

I have a carbon steel spinning i use for skipping docks and it has no feel in my opinion but will get the fish out on small tackle..6'9 length and skips great.

11-13-09, 08:43 PM	#1
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Any Kistler users out there ? Anyone got Kistlers besides me ?

11-15-09, 01:59 AM	#6
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	I use a Kistler Carbon Steel for cranbaits and love it. The Bassinbandit uses a Kistler for cranking to but I don't remember which one. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

11-15-09, 02:07 AM	#7
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	I have a couple of LTA's and really like them. Does anyone know if Kistler would make someone a custom rod? __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

11-15-09, 12:42 PM	#9
flippin4it BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 483	Kistler is all I use. I have 5 LTA's,1 LTX, and 5 Graphite Plus rods. Love them all and would'nt even think about another rod. I do not care for the newer split grips. But that is all a matter of preference. The 7ft med/hvy LTX and 7ft med/hvy LTA's are wicked. I had a 7'8 Magnesium All Day flippin stick which I loved, but it got thrown from the boat when I hit a stump at speed. I too was ejected. __________________ Ex-biker,Hell raiser and Dragracer. Now I have totally lost my mind, so bass fishing it is!!!!

11-13-09, 09:48 PM	#2
Basscrazie BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: magnolia,tx Posts: 398	I use them.I just picked up a couple year old helium lth for 20 buck and a nice fairy wand for the same.I love the rods,even the first ones in 2000 i think but fish them all the time with no problems other than me stepping on them.

11-13-09, 10:28 PM	#3
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Where did you find them for 20 bucks ?

11-13-09, 11:30 PM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Kistler's are all I use. I have 18, mostly LTA's, with a few of the new Argon rods. I prefer the 2008 and earlier LTA rods with the fast action and full handle. If you're interested in the '09 LTA or Argon send me a PM, I have a contact that can save you about 40% for new w/tags '09 rods - although selection is becomming more limited as Kistler's production is over for '09 and they're getting a little harder to find. The 2010 rods will be available most likely beginning in January. Simmons Sporting Goods also has some decent deals on '09 LTA's and a couple hard to find Magnesium rods. Their price for the Argon is retail list, and you can do much better.

11-15-09, 10:57 AM	#8
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Kistler will "customize" a rod to you preferences starting in 2010. You can select handle guides and blanks, but the additional cost would not make the option attractive to me. From what I've read, Kistler will start with list price for the rod line selected and charges for each change. That runs the price of the rod up substantially. A true custom rod builder would start from scratch and build you a complete rod, based upon the components chosen and the labor to assemble the rod.

11-24-09, 03:05 PM	#10
dave BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 401	I have a couple of Graphite Plus from the old "made in the USA" days. I have owned a bunch more. I have owned them when the called them California Series.

11-24-09, 04:20 PM	#11
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have one, a 6'3" Dock Skipping Special. It is the least sensitive rod I own. The rod is great for skipping, but you can't tell if a fish is on until you see the line move. I let a friend borrow it and he had the same opinion. I see that the new version of this rod has a completely different reel seat which should take care of the problem. It also looks like the new version has Fuji guides where I think mine has old Pacbays.

11-24-09, 05:32 PM	#12
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Bender I noticed that with the Magnesium rod I bought as well. It is fairly light , but the sensitivity isnt great. Its a M/H 6'6 I believe , I would have to go check to be sure. At any rate , I caught a few fish , but only because I felt " mush " at the end of the line , using flourocarbon and a senko. Set the hook , and i thought I had a whale on there , the rod is almost parabolic or something , it was barely a keeper.

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