Kistler Rods

[bassbusta01]

Are kistler rods worth the money could you guys that use or have used kistler give me some pros and cons.What is the smart touch reel seat mean it says somthing about a coating on the reels will that ware off over time.

[Love2Fish]

I have only used the Senko special and I love it. The sensitivitey(sp?) is awesome. It is especially effective with 14# flourocarbon.

[massbaster]

I have two of them. I have a helium 7 foot medium heavy and the graphite plus frog rod (7foot 3). I love both the rods, the helium is lighter than any rod on the market and the new helium 2 is lighter. The frog rod is not as light but is still lighter than other "frog" rods like the loomis. The smart touch reel seat is a blank thru reel seat like a Fugi. The new rods have a textured surface on the reel seats , I have not seen them yet but i dont think they will wear off.
As far as warranty they have one of the best. I broke the helium on my rod locker lid when the wind blew it down on my rod.They replaced the rod no questions. All i had to pay for was shipping $7.
I think they are worth the price which i think is alot better than loomis prices and I think you are getting a better product.
(Im sure all the loomis guys will disagree)

[BLAZER 210]

i used kistlers for years and recentley switched to ESOX they give great service make an awsome product and back it with a great warranty they are as sensitive if not more than a kistler and they outcast kistler and loomis by atleast 20%

[SABP]

I have used them for the last 4 years. I have absolute confidence in them and they are great on warranty.

For the price and performance they are as good as any other premium rod out there. I think the Heliums are worth every cent.

Still, I have 5 7'6" Flip and Pitch Specials in the Graphite series that I use every time out for flippin, froggin, c-rigging, and light swimbaits. The best all around rod you can have.

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