• KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
  • KLX Fishing Rod - 2026
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KLX Fishing Rod - 2026

$250.00

The Perfect Rod for Tournament Success.

Most rods force you to compromise. Too heavy. Not sensitive enough. Built for everything, which means optimized for nothing. In tournament fishing, that costs you fish.

The KISTLER KLX Rod was built to fix that — without the premium price tag. Lightweight enough to fish all day without fatigue. Versatile enough to handle specific techniques or conditions. And strong enough to give you the power when it matters most.

Cast or Spin
Power
Length
Specs
Model number KLX70ML
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 9 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 6 - 10 lbs mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/16 - 1/4 oz
Lure/ bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye, crappie/pan fish
Model number KLX73ML
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 6 - 10 lbs mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/16 - 1/4 oz
Lure/ bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye, crappie/pan fish
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 6'9"
Power Rating Medium
Model number KLX69M
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 9" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Model number KLX70M
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Model number KLX73M
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 6'9"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number KLX69LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 9.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Model number KLX70LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Model number KLX73LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Model number KLX76LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 6'9"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number KLX69MH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 9.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 5/16 - 1 oz
Lure/bait type Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving,buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads,carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Model number KLX70MH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 5/16 - 1 oz
Lure/bait type Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving,buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads,carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Model number KLX73MH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 5/16 - 1 oz
Lure/bait type Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving,buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads,carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Model number KLX76MH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 5/16 - 1 oz
Lure/bait type Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving,buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads,carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Model number KLX70H
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Swimbaits, big shakey head, diving, plopper, hollow body frog, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, creature bait, big shakey head, 10" + magnum worm, flipping jig, football jig, flutter spoon, umbrella rig, glide baits, multi-purpose, underspin, tail spinner
Species Bass, catfish, striper, musky/pike
Model number KLX73H
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Swimbaits, big shakey head, diving, plopper, hollow body frog, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, creature bait, big shakey head, 10" + magnum worm, flipping jig, football jig, flutter spoon, umbrella rig, glide baits, multi-purpose, underspin, tail spinner
Species Bass, catfish, striper, musky/pike
Model number KLX76H
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
Length of handle 10.5" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Swimbaits, big shakey head, diving, plopper, hollow body frog, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, creature bait, big shakey head, 10" + magnum worm, flipping jig, football jig, flutter spoon, umbrella rig, glide baits, multi-purpose, underspin, tail spinner
Species Bass, catfish, striper, musky/pike
Model number KLXSP70ML
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 6 - 10 lbs mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/16 - 1/4 oz
Lure/ bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye, crappie/pan fish
Model number KLXSP73ML
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 6 - 10 lbs mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/16 - 1/4 oz
Lure/ bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye, crappie/pan fish
Model number KLXSP70M
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Model number KLXSP73M
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye
Model number KLXSP70LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
Model number KLXSP73LMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
Species Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Shipping
Fast and Reliable Shipping via UPS Ground 1-4 Days.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Use your Kistler! Not satisfied? Fill out the return form.
Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Signature Sensitivity

It's not Luck, it's KLX

Compete with the rod proven to win. KLX is a tournament angler's favorite tool in their arsenal for all around versatility, sensitivity, and backbone.

Hook Keeper

New hook keeper designed to eliminate line tangle and lock in a lure’s hook while in transit

Kistler Smart Grip

Comfortable EVA Foam at top of reel seat for comfort all day long.

Handle

Grade "A" Cork Palm Swell

Guides

New tangle free stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings

Blank

KISTLER KC8X 100% High Modulus Carbon

Weight

Average weight 4 oz
Precision and Sensitivity

The KLX offers you unmatched sensitivity, helping you detect even the faintest bites. It’s designed for anglers who rely on feel to outperform the competition.

The Best Value on the Market

Priced as low as we can go, the KLX delivers top-tier performance that competes with much more expensive rods, giving you more value for your investment.

Versatile Performance

Built to excel in various conditions, the KLX is your go-to rod, whether you're flipping, pitching, or casting, allowing you to adapt to changing environments and techniques.

All-Day Comfort

Lightweight and ergonomic, the KLX allows you to fish all day in comfort, reducing fatigue so you can stay sharp and focused on the competition.

Born in a Texas Garage

Building fishing rods in the USA since 1999.

FAST

Getting your rod to your door in one piece - quickly and securely is our priority. That's why we ship every rod in a thick cardboard tube, securely wrapped in bubble wrap primarily using UPS Ground which reaches most U.S. locations in 1-4 days.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Every Kistler rod is covered under our 99.5% flawless bend-strong Limited Lifetime warranty. Learn more.

100% Satisfaction GuaranteedUse your Kistler! Not satisfied? Fill out the return form.

Hold Something Special. We design and source the best materials with the very best blank manufacturers around the world.

KISTLER carbon consists of our proprietary carbon patterns using 100% carbon fiber for maximum sensitivity and strength.

That's why we maintain a 5-star customer rating, with a 99.5% flawless performance of our fishing rods, as well as a "Bend Strong" warranty, should something ever happen.

Faith: Our faith in God influences all that we do, as a business and as individuals. 

Family: The family that raised us taught us how to fish; how to work hard and follow our own path.

Excellence: Maybe it’s just how we were raised or how we are wired. But whatever we make, whatever we do, we want it to be the best.

Respect: The world just works better when people treat one another with mutual respect.

Veteran-owned and operated since 1999. Our company was born in a Texas garage. After Trey Kistler returned home from serving in the Gulf War, he went to work with his father building fishing rods. When his dad retired, Trey decided to blaze his own trail. He decided to make an exciting life for himself, his wife and four babies. He decided to create some solid American jobs. And he decided to try and catch as many fish as possible.

So he set himself to the task of making the best bass fishing rod out there. We, and Trey, wouldn’t have it any other way. If his family name is going to be on it, it’s going to be the best. Kistler products are excellent. Period. They are the most sensitive, the most responsive, the most trustworthy. When you hold one of our rods, you know you’re holding something special.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of fishing are Kistler KLX rods best suited for?

The Kistler KLX Rod Series is ideal for a variety of fishing styles, including bass fishing, walleye fishing, and inshore saltwater fishing. Our technique-specific models are designed for different techniques such as flipping, pitching, cranking, and finesse fishing.
What materials are used in the construction of KLX rods?

KLX rods are constructed using KISTLER KC8 Blanks - High Modulus 100% Japanese Carbon construction by Toray, which provides an unparalleled combination of sensitivity, strength, and durability. This ensures you can feel even the slightest nibble on your line and have the power to reel in big fish.
How do the guides on KLX rods enhance performance?

The advanced guides on KLX rods are designed to reduce line friction and increase casting distance and accuracy. This allows for smoother and longer casts, making it easier to reach your desired fishing spots.
Are Kistler KLX rods suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Kistler KLX Rod Series’ user-friendly features such as ergonomic reel seats and comfortable handles make it accessible for beginners who are serious about improving their fishing skills.
What is the warranty on Kistler KLX rods?

We offer a Limited Lifetime “Bend Strong” Warranty on KLX rods, covering any defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty ensures that you can trust the quality and durability of your KLX rod for years to come. Elevate your fishing game with the Kistler KLX Rod Series—where precision meets
performance. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just starting out, these rods provide the reliability and excellence you need to make every fishing trip a success.