Testimonials

He was using my new Kistler Argon Finesse series spinning rod. That rod got a workout; we boated over 50 fish that morning from the front of the canoe. Love our Kistler rods!

As a Marine Corps Combat Officer, I spent a lot of time deployed and as I was laying in the VA Hospital, I told my wife I wanted the best of the best of equipment. I found it in Kistler Rods.

I sustained an injury at work that left me retired on disability, and with diminished feel at times in my hands … rods that are not only top quality, but have given me back the feel I need to fish.

Everyday that I have a client in my Shoalwater Cat, I make sure I get a Kistler Rod in their hands during the day. I have not had anyone that wanted to give it back.

I recently took three custom built Z-bones into true wilderness country in the Northern Territory for the ultimate test. These rods passed with flying colours, accounting for over 300 Barramundi in 4 full on days of fishing.

One call and not only did they send out a replacement tip, but Trey himself came on the line … It is not every day that a company owner will take time out of his day to make sure you are buying exactly what you need.

It was a twenty-five to thirty minute battle … I pulled as hard as I could for several minutes bending the rod to extreme distortions. I thought it should have broken, but that did not happen. I landed the fish.

I purchased two Z-Bone rods for my wife and me to use on our first Amazon Peacock bass trip in 2009. My wife’s largest is 16#, I have managed a 20#, 21# and 22#. Wouldn’t use any other.

They are without question the most durable, while still being sensitive, rods that I have had a chance to fish with. I fished three local tournament trails this past season, and I received AOY honors in two of the three.

I closely inspected all 17 of my Kistlers for damage or problems … they are in remarkable shape. All of them are going into their 7th year of tournaments and guided trips. So add bulletproof to the list.

My partner offered for me to use one of his kistlers so I put my reel on it and we went from just catching a few to winning the tournament by nearly 6 pounds.

It’s just a rod that truly speaks to you when you hold it in hand … It feels super balanced in your hand, it’s super light which makes all day casting a dream.