JackKlassen Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Looking for a new dropshot rod and am interested in the Helium 3 7' ML. My current rod is an Avid X 7'0 ML that I love, I'd just like something a bit more sensitive. The 2 rods seem pretty similar in terms of specs and handle length which I like, a spinning rod with a long handle is a no go for me. Does anyone have experience with this rod? Quote
Basseditor Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I was on the Kistler site just before jumping on here. I had one in my cart, but decided to wait until next week. It would be my second one. I like it a lot. I have a medium Zbone too and I think the Helium is a great value. I saw the 21% off sale so that’s why I was shopping. 1 Quote
Robin Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I should have one arriving today and hope to put it to use next weekend. I have had the casting 7"ML for over a year and dearly love it. Very sensitive rod like all of the Helium 3s. 1 Quote
kschultz76 Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 No experience with the ML power but just got a 6’8” Light MH Helium 3 spinning for my wife. Like my other Helium 3 rods it’s really well finished, quality, lightweight and pretty balanced. Blank has a fantastic feel and taper. Can’t wait to fish it. I do personally wish wish they’d use the Fuji VSS seats, but you can’t have everything. And like every other cork rod made today the cork is not the highest quality. But I still prefer cork so it is what it is. Quote
CaptPete Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 I've owned a 7' ML H3 for 2 years now. It's become the only spinning outfit I use. Great for dropshot, and neds. I've never fished an Avid ML to compare it with, but I'd definitely recommend the H3. Quote
CrankFate Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 I don’t know. May need one. I need something like the 7’ ML for 1/16- 3/8 oz. casting rod. But I hate buying rods blind. Quote
CrankFate Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 Dam You!!! You all suck. I just ordered a custom magnesium. I was about to do the helium, but then I saw you could do a magnesium for less. The He was $296, the magnesium was $256. My cheapness kicked in. I bet I get a call about my requests for 7’ 4” length on the ML and a 3.5” foregrip. If they could do it that would be great. Quote
dave Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 I fish both Avid and Helium 3. The two are NOT an apple to apple comparison. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted January 19, 2019 Super User Posted January 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, dave said: I fish both Avid and Helium 3. The two are NOT an apple to apple comparison. Can you clarify this statement a bit more? Quote
dave Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 Read both specs sheets. Avid is an intermediate modulus graphite and the Helium is high strain modulus graphite. That is where it begins. The Avid would most likely be better compared with the KLX. I fish both and the Helium is far more sensitive. Quote
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