• Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
  • Z Bone Fishing Rod
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By KISTLER Custom Fishing Rods

Z Bone Fishing Rod

$499.99

Only The Best

You get a Z Bone when only the best will do, when peak performance is your goal, and when you just want to enjoy the finer things in life. The absurd weight (or lack thereof) of the Z Bone lets you know right away that you're holding something special. Average only 3.5 ounces!
Like a fine wine, custom rifle or a premier set of clubs, you get what you pay for with the Z Bone.  Built on KISTLER KC9 Extremely High Modulus Blanks - 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray. A dental surgeon requires a fine instrument to do his delicate work, the Z bone blank 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.
The blank has been individually hand inspected to ensure perfection, and each guide, cork, and wrap only serves to make the Z Bone lighter, smoother and stronger. You might just like great things. You might just love to have every competitive advantage possible on the water. Or you might just need to see for yourself what it's like to have only the best: The Kistler Z Bone.


Cast or Spin
Power
Length
Specs
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Lite
Model number ZB701ML
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji 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 - 3/8 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 ZB702M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji 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 10 - 12 lb mono/florocarbon 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 Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB693LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji 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 12 - 14 lb mono/florocarbon or 20 lb braid
Lure wt 3/16 - 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 Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB703LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji 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 - 14 lb mono/florocarbon or 20 lb braid
Lure wt 3/16 - 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 ZB694MHACTION
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 9 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 3/4 oz
Lure/bait type Small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving, buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shaky head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, multi-purpose, football jig, under spin
Species Bass, redfish
Cast Or Spin Casting
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB704MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 3/4 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 ZB734MH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 3/4 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 Heavy-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZB6945HMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 9" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 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 ZB7045HMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 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 ZB7045HMH
Action X-fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Sparse cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
Line wt 14 - 17 lb mono/florocarbon or 30 lb braid
Lure wt 1/4 - 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 ZB705H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Fuji control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a" cork
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/florocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 3/8 - 1 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 Casting
Length 7'3"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number ZB735H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "a cork
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/florocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 3/8 - 1 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 Casting
Length 7'6"
Power Rating Heavy
Model number ZB765H
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water or sparse and thick cover
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite exposed trigger
Handle type Grade "aa cork
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/florocarbon or 65 lb braid
Lure wt 3/8 - 1 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 Spinning
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium-Lite
Model number ZBSP701ML
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite
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 - 3/8 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 Spinning
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Medium
Model number ZBSP702M
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite
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 10 - 12 lb mono/florocarbon 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 Spinning
Length 7'0"
Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
Model number ZBSP703LMH
Action Fast
Blank KISTLER KC9 100% JAPANESE CARBON BY TORAY-EXTREME HIGH MODULUS
Weight Average 3.5 ounce
Structure Open water
Guides Fuji corrosion control stainless semi-conventional size alconite rings
Reel seat Fuji graphite
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 12 - 14 lb mono/florocarbon or 20 lb braid
Lure wt 3/16 - 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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Shipping
Fast and Reliable Shipping via UPS Ground 1-4 Days.

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Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty 5-Stars since 1999 Same Day Shipping: Orders before 12pm CST Mon-Fri 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed No Retail Mark-Up

ANGLER'S EDGE

Top Shelf

Luxury in Every Cast

The Z Bone is built for anglers who demand the best. It’s the lap of luxury in the fishing world, giving you a rod that feels as good as it looks.

Elegant Design, Flawless Performance

Every detail of the Z Bone exudes class—from its sleek finish to its perfectly balanced construction, making you feel confident and proud to use it.

Smooth as Silk

The Z Bone’s high-end components and design deliver an incredibly smooth fishing experience, allowing you to feel every movement and control every cast with ease.

Top-Tier Materials and Craftsmanship

Made with the finest materials, the Z Bone is built to last, giving you the satisfaction of knowing you've invested in a rod that’s as durable as it is beautiful.

Versatility
100%
Luxury Components
100%
Sensitivity
100%
High-End Feel
100%
Elite Sensitivity

You deserve the best with the best tool for the job.

The "Top Shelf" fishing rod.

Reel Seat

Fuji Graphite (Exposed Trigger - Casting)

Kistler Smart Grip

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

Handle

Grade "A" Cork

Guides

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

Blank

Premium KISTLER KC9 100% Japanese Carbon by Toray-Extreme High Modulus Blanks - Delivers superior sensitivity and durability.

Weight

Average weight 3.5oz

The Kistler Z Bone Rod

Match Your Obsession With the Z Bone

Serious anglers know that purchasing a fishing rod is an investment in their performance on the water. Just like a fine wine, custom rifle or a premier set of clubs, the Z Bone Rod Series is an investment that you can look back on and smile on as you lift up your tournament-winning bag at the weigh-in.

Each Z Bone rod is carefully engineered using the highest-grade Toray carbon fiber, providing unmatched sensitivity and strength. The custom-made micro-guides reduce weight and enhance casting precision, reducing any possible friction that might impair your casts, or your ability to land trophy-size fish.

Each rod in the Z Bone series weighs an average of just 3.5 ounces, living up to Kistler’s lighter than air reputation in rod design. Designed for superior performance in both freshwater and saltwater environments, the Z Bone Rod Series ensures that every cast is as smooth and effective as possible.

Each individual blank is individually hand-inspected to ensure perfection. In addition, we
also closely inspect each guide, cork, to confirm that it meets the Kistler standard of quality and craftsmanship.

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.

You won't find this anywhere else.

The Kistler Difference.

Service

Customer care is our priority. From the time of your order till it gets to your door and beyond. We're here to help.

Design Detail

We're meticulously obsessed with the small things so that every rod or reel you get beats your expectations.

Sensitivity

World renowned, mind-blowingly lightweight rods that help you feel everything. When you feel more, you catch more.

Expertise

We're expert rod builders with decades of combined experience. We know what helps you catch more and bigger fish.

Built By Hand In Texas

Born in a Texas garage, we build rods by hand in Magnolia, TX.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of fishing are Kistler Z Bone rods best suited for?

The Kistler Z Bone Rod Series is made to catch a wide variety of fish species, including bass, walleye, and both inshore and offshore saltwater species. The series offers specific models optimized for techniques such as flipping, pitching, cranking, and finesse fishing, making it versatile for different fishing conditions and preferences.
What makes the Kistler Z Bone series different from other premium fishing rods?

You won’t find Kistler products stocked in the popular fishing retail stores. Our products are made in our Magnolia, Texas home office and we ship them directly to customers – cutting out the middle man. This means you’re able to purchase a top-tier, professional style fishing rod for a significantly lower price than that offered by our competitors.
Can Kistler Z Bone rods be used in saltwater?

Yes, the Kistler Z Bone Rod Series is designed for both freshwater and saltwater environments. The high-quality materials and construction ensure that the rods can withstand the harsh conditions of saltwater fishing without compromising performance.
What lengths and actions are available in the Z Bone Rod Series?

The Kistler Z Bone Rod Series offers a variety of lengths and actions to suit different fishing techniques and preferences. You can find rods ranging from 6'9" to 7'6" in length, with actions from medium to extra-heavy, providing options for everything from light finesse to heavy cover applications.
How does the Kistler Z Bone Rod Series compare to other high-end fishing rods?

The Kistler Z Bone Rod Series stands out among high-end fishing rods due to its premium materials like Toray carbon fiber and custom micro-guides, which provide superior sensitivity and casting performance. Additionally, the exclusive carbon fiber handles offer unmatched comfort and control, making Z Bone rods a top choice for serious anglers looking for both reliability and top-tier performance in various fishing environments.