Matt_3479 Posted March 11, 2018 Posted March 11, 2018 Hello all, im having the hardest time deciding what I want to use this rod for. It’s a Kistler helium LTA MH fast action 7’ rod rated for 1/8-3/4oz lures. I’m going to pair it up with either a diawa zillion sv tws or a Shimano Chronarch MGL. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted March 11, 2018 Global Moderator Posted March 11, 2018 First and foremost any and all bottom contact presentations. But you can use it for most anything...spinnerbaits, swim jigs etc. Mike 1 Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 11, 2018 Author Posted March 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, Mike L said: First and foremost any and all bottom contact presentations. But you can use it for most anything...spinnerbaits, swim jigs etc. Mike I bought it due to the wicked deal I got on it. I also have a dobyns Sierra 734c and figured they were close to the same purpose rod. I was thinking of maybe trying small swim bates, skipping light jigs, Chatterbait, weightless senko’s and maybe light t-rigs. Thought maybe the dobyns for spinner baits, football head jigs, throwing jigs around light cover, heavier Chatterbait. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 11, 2018 Super User Posted March 11, 2018 Jig and Worm...for me as well. Weightless as well! Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Posted March 14, 2018 Thank you everyone, I’m really excited about this rod! If feels great in the hands, I believe I’ll probsbly throw the zillion on it for skipping jigs, and maybe pick up the Chronarch for the dobyns Quote
papajoe222 Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 I don't know about weightless as that fast tip on a Kistler doesn't have a lot of flex for tossing the light stuff. Great rod for almost any bottom contact presentation. Excellent choice for C-rigs and 1/2oz. football jigs. Oh yea, if you can't decide, I'll buy it off you for what you paid plus shipping. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted March 14, 2018 Super User Posted March 14, 2018 i like that setup for the huddelston shad bait. The minnow i run on a medium but the MHF is great for that shad. Also consider the small trash fish and hollow body baits like bastrix or yum money minnow. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 14, 2018 Super User Posted March 14, 2018 8 hours ago, papajoe222 said: I don't know about weightless as that fast tip on a Kistler doesn't have a lot of flex for tossing the light stuff. Great rod for almost any bottom contact presentation. Excellent choice for C-rigs and 1/2oz. football jigs. Oh yea, if you can't decide, I'll buy it off you for what you paid plus shipping. So the lure ratings aren’t true? 1/8-3/4 oz? Good to know. Quote
Fishingmickey Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 LMB, I have this same rod and it is excellent for multiple presentations. As others stated excellent for bottom contact baits. It is very sensitive. I also use it to throw "larger not huge" 5" & 6" weightless (weightless swim baits probably weighing between a 1/4 and 1/2 oz). Does very well with swim jig and underspins too! Normally spooled with 12#-16# flourocarbon. FM Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Posted March 17, 2018 Thank you very much. Was thinking of throwing on some 15-20lbs Seagar fluro Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Posted March 17, 2018 On 2018-03-14 at 10:02 AM, Fishingmickey said: LMB, I have this same rod and it is excellent for multiple presentations. As others stated excellent for bottom contact baits. It is very sensitive. I also use it to throw "larger not huge" 5" & 6" weightless (weightless swim baits probably weighing between a 1/4 and 1/2 oz). Does very well with swim jig and underspins too! Normally spooled with 12#-16# flourocarbon. FM What is a bottom contact bait you would recommend trying? Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted March 17, 2018 Super User Posted March 17, 2018 Pretty much anything without a treble hook aside from gigantic baits. Quote
LAO162 Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 I have a couple LTX MH rods and love them. Always hoped to come across a deal on the LTA. Congratulation!! If possible try the different reels on the LTA to see which are most comfortable and balanced for you. Quote
Fishingmickey Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 10:24 AM, Matt_3479 said: What is a bottom contact bait you would recommend trying? Bottom contact baits are Texas rigged worm, craw or creature bait. Another would be a jig/w trailer or shakey head worm. Carolina rig too. FM Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Posted March 20, 2018 On 2018-03-19 at 9:46 AM, Fishingmickey said: Bottom contact baits are Texas rigged worm, craw or creature bait. Another would be a jig/w trailer or shakey head worm. Carolina rig too. FM Thank you sir, I figured might of needed a little heavier rod for Carolina rig Quote
bagofdonuts Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 never held one but they sound like a great t-rig or finesse jig rod/skipping rod. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 I have several rods with same specs (different make) and use them for everything under the sun from weightless plastics, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, swimbaits and jigs. Different reels on them of course with lines including 10, 12, 14, 17 and 20lb mono; and 10, 12, and 15lb Flouro. Quote
Matt_3479 Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks everyone, appreciate the advice. weathers starting to get warmer, not much longer before I can try this rod out Quote
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