• ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
  • ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026
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ZBone Fishing Rod - 2026

$ 7,006.00

2026 Z Bone — The best rod we've ever made. Period.

All new from the blank up. No carry-overs. No compromises. Just the most advanced fishing rod Kistler has ever put its name on.

The Z Bone starts with a Kistler Carbon SENSAPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% pure Toray carbon blank — delivering unmatched sensitivity and power in a remarkably lightweight package. The 100% hand-laid carbon reel seat and woven carbon handle provide a no-slip grip and contribute to an overall weight that has to be felt to be believed. Fuji corrosion-control stainless guides with semi-conventional Alconite rings ensure smooth, friction-free performance cast after cast.

Built for serious anglers. Limited first-run quantities only.

Cast or Spin
Power
Length
Specs
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium
Model number ZB70M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
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, redfish, walleye
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB70LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 6'9"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB69LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 9 1/2" 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 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB70MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB73MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Heavy-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB73HMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Sparse and thick cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 10.25" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 20 lb mono/fluorocarbon
Lure wt 1/2 - 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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number ZB73H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBONSTRUCTURE
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 10.25" 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, diving, plopper, hollow body frog, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, creature bait, big shakey head, 10" + magnum worm, flipping jig, flutter spoon, umbrella rig, glide baits
Species Bass, catfish, striper, musky/pike
Cast Or Spin Spinnig
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium-Lite
Model number ZBSP73ML
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 13" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 10 - 20 lb braid
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 Spinnig
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Medium
Model number ZBSP73M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 13" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 30 lb braid
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, redfish, walleye
Cast Or Spin Spinnig
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZBSP73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat 100% hand laid carbon
Handle type 100% woven carbon
Length of handle 13" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 20 - 40 lb braid
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
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Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Maximum Sensitivity

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The "Top Shelf" Carbon Fishing Rod.

Functional Design

KISTLER's woven twill carbon - extra strength in the backbone

Hook Keeper

KISTLER's beloved Open Hook Keeper

Reel Seat

100% Hand Laid Carbon with blank through design

Kistler Smart Grip

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

Handle

100% Woven Carbon - No slip design

Guides

FUJI Corrosion Control Stainless Semi-Conventional Size Alconite Rings - Enhances casting distance and accuracy while reducing overall rod weight.

Blank

KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 Ton 100% Pure Toray Carbon Blanks

Weight

Average weight 3.5oz