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Chromium - 2026 Fishing Rod
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Tradition Meets Innovation—Fish with the Chromium.
The KISTLER Chromium Rod combines tradition FULL CORK HANDLES with modern performance, delivering a rod that looks as good as it feels. Built for anglers who value classic design but need the strength and precision of today’s technology, the Chromium offers smooth control and durability. With its chrome-inspired aesthetics and rugged performance, this rod is perfect for those who want both style and substance in their fishing gear. It's tradition, reinvented.
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
12 - 15 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Speckled Trout · Redfish · Walleye
Your build at a glance
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
15 - 17 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Redfish
Your build at a glance
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
17 - 25 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Catfish · Striper · Musky/Pike
Your build at a glance
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
17 - 20 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Catfish · Striper · Musky/Pike
Your build at a glance
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
6 - 10 lbs Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Speckled Trout · Walleye · Crappie/Pan Fish
Your build at a glance
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Line weight
8 - 12 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Species
Bass · Speckled Trout · Walleye
Full specifications
Model Number
CR73LMH
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 3.8 oz
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 Full Length Tapered
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
CR73MH
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 4.1 oz
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 Full Length Tapered
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
CR73H
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 4.3 oz
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 Full Length Tapered
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
CR73HMH
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 4.5 oz
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 Full Length Tapered
Length of Handle
10.5" Measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt
17 - 20 lb Mono/Fluorocarbon
Lure wt
1/2 - 1 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
CRSP73ML
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 3.2 oz
Structure
Open Water
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel Seat
Graphite Exposed Trigger
Handle Type
Grade "A" Cork Full Length Tapered
Length of Handle
9.5" 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
CRSP73M
Action
X-Fast
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KISTLER DuroPlex DP-8X-24 TON High Modulus Carbon
WEIGHT
Averaging 3.8 oz
Structure
Open Water
Guides
Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel Seat
Graphite Exposed Trigger
Handle Type
Grade "A" Cork Full Length Tapered
Length of Handle
9.5" 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
Returns
- 30-day returns and exchanges — $29.95 return shipping
- Customized, personalized and engraved rods are final sale and can't be returned. That includes rods with a fish decal.
Warranty & guarantee
- Covered by the Kistler warranty
Full cork handle
Tradition, reinvented
Signature+ Sensitivity
Built for Leverage, Designed for Tradition.
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