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THE KISTLER DIFFERENCE
Sensitivity
World renowned, mind-blowingly lightweight rods that help you feel everything. When you feel more, you catch more.
SERVICE
Customer care is our priority. From the time of your order till it gets to your door and beyond. We're here to help.
DESIGN DETAIL
We're meticulously obsessed with the small things so that every rod or reel you get beats your expectations.
EXPERTISE
We're expert rod builders with decades of combined experience. We know what helps you catch more and bigger fish.
BUILT BY HAND IN TEXAS
Born in a Texas garage, every Kistler rod is built by hand in Magnolia, TX.Find Your Rod
How do you choose the right fishing rod? Answer these 6 questions and we'll guide you to the right choice. Choose between casting and spinning rods, the type of lure/bait type you're using, lure and line weight, and price range.
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Simple Breakdown of Every Kistler Rod Series
Series
- Description
- Price
- Customer Rating
- Lengths
- Powers
- Guides
- Handle Type
- Reel Seat
- Built by hand in Texas
- Blank
- Warranty
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- The "Get Started With Kistler" Rod
- $150
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9", 7'0"
- 2-5
- Kigan Stainless
- Black EVA Split Grip
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC6 Carbon - Standard Modulus
- 5 year
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- The "Time To Up Your Fishing Game" Rod
- $200
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- 1-6
- Kigan Stainless
- Cork Grade "B" w/ foam butt
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC7 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
-
- The "Bold and Comfortable Weekender" Rod
- $200
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- 1-6
- Kigan Stainless
- Winn Grip w/ foam butt
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC7 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
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- The "All Purpose Hybrid" Rod
- $300
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- MED, MH
- Kigan Stainless
- Grade "A" Cork Palm Swell
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC7S S-glass and Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
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- The "Professional Standard" Rod
- $300
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- 1-6
- Kigan Stainless
- Grade "A" Cork Palm Swell
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC8 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
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- The "Lighter Than Air" Rod
- $400
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- 1-6
- Fuji Corrosion Control
- Grade "A" Cork Tapered
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC9 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
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- The "Top Shelf" Rod
- $550
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- 6'9" - 7'6"
- 1-6
- Fuji Titanium Torzite
- Grade "AA" Cork
- Fuji Graphite
- Yes
- KISTLER KC9 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray
- 5 years
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KISTLER REELS
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
| SERIES |
 SERIES 1
|
 SERIES 2
|
| DESCRIPTION | The "Best In Kistler Quality" Reel | The "Matte Black Standard" Reel |
| PRICE | $250 | $150 |
| CUSTOMER RATING | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| SIZES | 100 & 200 | 100 & 200 |
| GEAR RATIOS | 6.6:1, 7.3:1, 8.1:1 | 6.6:1, 7.3:1, 8.1:1 |
| RETRIEVE | Right & Left | Right & Left |
| RETRIEVE RATE | 31 inches per turn | 24 inches per turn |
| MAX DRAG | 19lb | 12lb |
| BEARINGS | 10 | 8 |
| WEIGHT | 6.3 oz | 6.8 oz |
| EXTRA FEATURES | Line Memory Dial & Rubber Thumb Pad | -- |
| CRANK HANDLE | Carbon Fiber | Aluminum |
| LINE CAPACITY | Size 100 = 12 lbs / 170 yards Size 200 = 12 lbs / 200 yards |
Size 100 = 12 lbs / 170 yards Size 200 = 12 lbs / 200 yards |
| WARRANTY | 1 year | 1 year |
Kistler Carbon
Hold Something Special
KISTLER has partnered with multiple elite carbon factories across the globe. These well-established carbon experts have exceeded Trey Kistler’s demands for excellence in terms of quality control, consistent actions and power as well as durability.
KISTLER is now providing carbon blanks that we believe are the best in the business, period. For KISTLER and for our customers, it is an evolution into a better technology than ever before.
Trey Kistler’s 28 years of experience has enabled KISTLER to provide our customers with the most advanced designs and engineered carbon blanks that will certainly increase the cast to catch ratio for every level angler.
The proprietary 45 degree angle overlay construction using 100% Japanese carbon by Toray has enhanced the performance of KISTLER Carbon Blanks making them noticeably lighter weight and noticeably more sensitive.
This is an evolution that offers our customers better rod technology, better fishing, and a better warranty – the KISTLER Bend Strong 5 Year Warranty on every rod series. KISTLER has made the choice to make the best rod on the market.
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