Kistler KLX 7' ML Casting

[JN94]

Anyone used this? I'm looking at it as a BFS option. It's rated 1/16-3/8. If you've fished one, can it truly cast that low? Or at least down to ~1/8. They've also got one in the Helium line that's a fast action. I kinda wanted the mod fast though to help with casting. If you have any input on this one or the Helium I'd love to hear it

[txchaser]

Just email Trey and ask, they are pretty good on these recommendations. I do think they have a true BFS line now too. 

[JN94]

 

3 hours ago, txchaser said:

Just email Trey and ask, they are pretty good on these recommendations. I do think they have a true BFS line now too. 

Yeah I've seen their BFS rods. I'm not looking for anything that whippy. I'd like to have just a smidgen of power 😂

[FishTank]

6 minutes ago, JNorman said:

 

Yeah I've seen their BFS rods. I'm not looking for anything that whippy. I'd like to have just a smidgen of power 😂

 

I have one of the Hunt BFS rods and it has some power to it surprisingly. It is does have a light tip and that is how should be designed. You are not going to pull a 5lb+ from heavy cover with it but you probably won't do that with a ML either.

 

I did look into the KLX rod you mentioned when I bought the Hunt BFS. The KLX was sold out then and looks to be still sold out. 

 

I caught this smallmouth on the Hunts and it was a blast.

 

And this one and several others last year from a kayak....

[Dwight Hottle]

On 1/17/2024 at 8:27 PM, txchaser said:

Just email Trey and ask, they are pretty good on these recommendations. I do think they have a true BFS line now too. 

Or call him. He will give you the straight scoop.

[Blaine Donders]

I have a medium KLX that will cast 1/8 with the right reel. I have a Hakai with 8# mono on mine and I throw a 1/16oz jig with a 2” grub as a trailer. 

[waymont]

Every KLX I’ve used felt clunky. Not what you want for bfs

[JN94]

7 hours ago, waymont said:

Every KLX I’ve used felt clunky. Not what you want for bfs

Haha well I hope not! I just ordered one. I'll give her a fondle when she arrives and see how she feels. I'm hoping it's what I'm looking for

[waymont]

2 minutes ago, JNorman said:

Haha well I hope not! I just ordered one. I'll give her a fondle when she arrives and see how she feels. I'm hoping it's what I'm looking for

Hope it’s good for you!

[JN94]

On 1/17/2024 at 10:59 PM, FishTank said:

 

I have one of the Hunt BFS rods and it has some power to it surprisingly. It is does have a light tip and that is how should be designed. You are not going to pull a 5lb+ from heavy cover with it but you probably won't do that with a ML either.

 

I did look into the KLX rod you mentioned when I bought the Hunt BFS. The KLX was sold out then and looks to be still sold out. 

 

I caught this smallmouth on the Hunts and it was a blast.

 

And this one and several others last year from a kayak....

Which one of the Hunts do you have? The 3X looks to be the most in line with what I'm looking for

[FishTank]

I have the 7' 3x. It's pretty awesome.  For once, I like it better than my Megabass BFS rods. 

[JN94]

2 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I have the 7' 3x. It's pretty awesome.  For once, I like it better than my Megabass BFS rods. 

Ok cool. That's the one that would work best for me I think. I read that the action is super moderate on it. Would you agree? Can you set the hook on a light wire EWG with a small plastic?

[FishTank]

It's fast at the tip and almost progressive throughout.  It's, too me, the perfect taper for a BFS rod that can handle bass.

 

As far as EWG plastic, it will depend on what it is. You are not going to have the power you do with say a regular Med. fast rod.

 

I have used Dolive Beavers and some Ned Rig stuff.  You do have to set the hook differently than you do on other rods. I don't pull hard. I sort of let the fish hook itself.  Your line choice and drag setting should also be set up properly. This rod does have some power though.  

 

I know this is the guy is selling his own rod but what he says is accurate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JN94]

1 hour ago, FishTank said:

It's fast at the tip and almost progressive throughout.  It's, too me, the perfect taper for a BFS rod that can handle bass.

 

As far as EWG plastic, it will depend on what it is. You are not going to have the power you do with say a regular Med. fast rod.

 

I have used Dolive Beavers and some Ned Rig stuff.  You do have to set the hook differently than you do on other rods. I don't pull hard. I sort of let the fish hook itself.  Your line choice and drag setting should also be set up properly. This rod does have some power though.  

 

I know this is the guy is selling his own rod but what he says is accurate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talking mostly neds/any TRD lure on something like a 1/0 or #1 hook. I'll check out some of these vids. Thanks!

[MontclairDave]

On 1/17/2024 at 11:38 PM, JNorman said:

 

Yeah I've seen their BFS rods. I'm not looking for anything that whippy. I'd like to have just a smidgen of power 😂

Just curious: I see you’re selling your Sierra 682. Did you try it for 1/16 or 1/8 and the lures you mentioned? If so, how’d that go? (It’s rated low end is 3/16 so I can see that could be a tad too much power for what you’re wanting to do?)

[JN94]

21 minutes ago, MontclairDave said:

Just curious: I see you’re selling your Sierra 682. Did you try it for 1/16 or 1/8 and the lures you mentioned? If so, how’d that go? (It’s rated low end is 3/16 so I can see that could be a tad too much power for what you’re wanting to do?)

Too stiff for what I'm looking for