desmobob Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 Rods of the old and rods of the new are night and day difference. Low quality overseas blanks vs nfc, build quality has also improved exponentially. Being Kistler made it right shows Trey is taking customer service a bit more seriously. All these combined attributes make the Klx and Helium 3 hard to beat when shopping for a new stick imo. That's what I was hoping/thinking when I decided to pull the trigger on some new Kistlers. It seems most of the guys who are fishing the new KLX rods claim they perform way above their price. That had me very interested in the KLX rod line. And when Kistler had the "buy a KLX and get a Carbon Steel free" deal, I felt it was definitely the time to give a couple of KLXs a try. I'm very pleased with the way the KLX rods I chose cast. The biggest surprise to me is still the Carbon Steel 7'6" HF "All Day Power Tool." I can't wait to get some fishing time in with that rod. This summer, I struggled a little throwing the light ScumFrogs on my 7' MHF St. Croix Premier. I have a feeling it will be a breeze with the new rod. But casting is only part of the picture. I'll need to catch some fish on these rods to have an opinion worth anything! Winter is long enough here without having new gear I'm anxious to try out! I hope I have a fun ice fishing season to take my mind off the bass.... Tight lines, Bob Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 19, 2014 Super User Posted November 19, 2014 Same here........... You buy yours from Gander in Henrietta? That's where I got all mine (except one I bought used from wnybassman, but it might have gome from there too). I wonder if they didn't get a shipment of them that was "man handled". I have other buddies that bought them from the same store, and they all ended up busted. Yep, Gander in Henri...that place not the greatest. I find it hard to believe that ALL the rods got abused - a few of mine never hit the racks on the sales floor. At any rate, good to hear Kistler is taking care of their customers, now. I could care less what they're doing now - I've found rods I like and are for the most part durable. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted November 19, 2014 Super User Posted November 19, 2014 Good luck. All five of my Kistlers eventually broke while fishing. Never made any warranty claim All five??....wasn't planning on buying any Kistlers, but if I were, I would now be changing my mind. Hootie Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted November 20, 2014 Super User Posted November 20, 2014 Most of the new Kistler rods use North Fork Composite blanks, Gary Loomis' company. Any breakage associated with the old rods shouldn't be an issue as the blanks are different. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 20, 2014 Super User Posted November 20, 2014 Most of the new Kistler rods use North Fork Composite blanks, Gary Loomis' company. Any breakage associated with the old rods shouldn't be an issue as the blanks are different. I thought just the KLX and Z-bone lines were NFC? Didn't Kistler move blank making in house for other lines a few years ago? Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted November 20, 2014 Super User Posted November 20, 2014 I thought just the KLX and Z-bone lines were NFC? Didn't Kistler move blank making in house for other lines a few years ago? The new Heliums are NFC as well. The Carbon Steel is the only other line they offer but I'm not sure where those blanks are made. The Carbon Steel rods are made over seas so I imagine the blanks are too. The Z-bone, Helium and KLX are all NFC, made in TX. 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted November 20, 2014 Super User Posted November 20, 2014 No problem. I've been considering a KLX, so I've been on their website a lot lately. That's the only reason I know that. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted November 22, 2014 Super User Posted November 22, 2014 Des, first cast with my Kistler a number of years ago nailed a bass. Love that rod. Quote
desmobob Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Des, first cast with my Kistler a number of years ago nailed a bass. Love that rod. I was hoping to do the same --fish on the first casts-- with mine, too, but the day I got to fish them was my last day on the water for the season (and the water temp. was 43*). The forecast for this weekend is for warmer weather. I have Sunday and Monday off and the forecast Monday is for a high of 63*! It's supposed to rain, but I'm going to try to get out on a nearby lake in VT and catch a few fish with the blade baits. I want to know how my new Kistlers feel with a fish on the line! Tight lines, Bob Quote
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