Damon, for me it isn't that easy. I am very happy with all of the Kistler rods I own. Right now I have 8 Heliums, 2 California series rods, the Darter and Drop Shot you spoke of and a couple I spun myself on Helium Blanks.
He70MHC
He70MLC
He70MC X 2
He66MLC
He70MLS
He66MLS
He66MS
There isn't a dog in the bunch. I'm impressed with the light weight and superior sensitivity of all of these rods.
If I had to choose 2 for the type of bass fishing I do, I'd go with the He70MC and the He66MLS. I just find myself picking them up so often. Like I said though, all of the rods are very good and obviously high quality.

