• Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
  • Helium Fishing Rod - 2026
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Helium Fishing Rod - 2026

$300.00

23 Years of Lighter Than Air Performance.

The all new 2026 Kistler Helium – Lighter and Stronger than ever!

Expertly Handmade American Craftsmanship. 

Tested and Proven by Trey Kistler on the meanest, strongest bass south of the border 
  • New - Kistler’s improved KC9X - 100% High Modulus Carbon Blanks
  • New - Hardened Zirconia guide rings for less friction, Smoother retrieves and longer casts
  • New - Tangle-Free stainless steel frames
  • Comfortable grade A cork and rock solid reel seat with Eva fore-grip
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
Cast or Spin
Power
Length
Specs
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Lite
Model number HE70ML
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.4 ounce
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 9 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 6 - 10 lbs
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 7'0"
Power Rating Medium
Model number HE70M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.1 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 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 Casting
Length 6'9"
Power Rating Medium
Model number HE69M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.1 ounce
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 8" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 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
Model number HE69LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
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 9" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 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
Model number HE70LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.4 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 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
Model number HE73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.6 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number HE70MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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 6'9"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number HE69MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.4 ounce
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 9" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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 HE73MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.6 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 17 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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 7'0"
Power Rating Heavy-Medium-Heavy
Model number HE70HMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.9 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 20 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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 7'0"
Power Rating Heavy-Medium-Heavy
Model number HE69HMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.8 ounce
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 9" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 20 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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-Medium-Heavy
Model number HE73HMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 4 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 15 - 20 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid
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 7'0"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number HE70H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 4.5 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Underspin, 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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number HE70H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 4.5 ounce
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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Underspin, 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
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'6"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number HE76H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 4.6 ounce
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 10 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 17 - 25 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 1 - 2 oz
Lure/bait type Underspin, 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
Cast Or Spin Spinning
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Lite
Model number HESP70ML
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.4 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite uplocking skeleton
Handle type Grade "a" cork
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 or 12 lb braid
Lure wt 1/16 - 1/4 oz
Lure/bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig, multi-purpose
Species Bass, walleye, speckled trout, crappie/pan fish
Cast Or Spin Spinning
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium
Model number HESP70M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.2 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite uplocking skeleton
Handle type Grade "a" cork
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 or 14 lb braid
Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
Lure/bait type Finesse jig, hair jig, spy / spin baits, drop shot, popper, wacky worm, ned rig, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, spy / spin bait, tube, finesse jig, hair jig, weightless senko, multi-purpose
Species Bass, walleye, speckled trout
Model number HESP70LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.6 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite uplocking skeleton
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, hair jig, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, ned rig, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, underspin, jigging spoon, swimbaits, finesse jig, multi-purpose
Species Bass, walleye, speckled trout, redfish
Model number HESP73LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 3.6 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
Reel seat Graphite uplocking skeleton
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 5/8 oz
Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, hair jig, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, ned rig, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, underspin, jigging spoon, swimbaits, finesse jig, multi-purpose
Species Bass, walleye, speckled trout, redfish
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'6"
Power Rating Extra-Heavy
Model number HE76XH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
Weight Average 5 ounce
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 10 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 25 - 80 lb mono/fluorocarbon or braid
Lure wt 1 - 4 oz
Lure/bait type Underspin, 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
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
Elite Sensitivity

When You Have to Feel Every Bite, Tap, Tick and Inhale.

The "Lighter Than Air" fishing rod.

Weight

Averaging 3.5oz

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 Tapered

Guides

New tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings

Blank

All new KC9X 100% high modulus carbon platform - 15% stronger blanks for more boat flips and less worry about breakage.

The Kistler Helium Rod

Lighter Than Air

A dental surgeon requires a fine instrument to do his delicate work, the Helium is a fine instrument, meant for the most delicate of bites. A surgeon does not use his fine instrument to chisel, hammer or pull teeth, he uses a different tool for that. Bold in its simplicity, our most popular rod to-date makes the Helium a stunning example of how peak performance and beautiful design really does define the way fishing should feel.

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

Good in saltwater?

Yes, 100%. We suggest you taking care to rinse and wipe off saltwater after use.
What about your Warranty?

World-class Limited Lifetime Warranty. We have one of the best-in-class warranties around. We call it our "Bend-Strong" warranty. Learn More.
What's your Return policy?

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. We want you to try your KISTLER. If you're not satisfied, we'll exchange it or let you return it. Learn More
Can I use Kistlers for Crappie, Walleye, or other species of fish?

Yes, absolutely. Use our search feature to select your "Species other than bass" and recommended rods therein. Shop and Filter
Can I hold a Kistler in a store?

We are 99% direct-to-consumer and have few retail locations selling Kistler rods or reels. We recommend you purchase a Kistler online and try it out! If you don't like it, return it or exchange it for FREE.

Or, come to our shop in Magnolia, TX!
Can you give me a rod recommendation?

You bet! Chat with us in the bottom right corner (chat box). Or fill out the form here.