Kistler vs Daiwa Steez

[kebragg]

Tag,
I just purchased my 1st Kistler a couple of weeks ago and i like the feel much better than any rod i have used including All-Star and Team Diawa but I like them for a couple of other reasons and the most important is they are American made and with the economy the way it is ,we need to really start looking for Quality products made in America.Think of the families right here in the U.S.A. that are employed because of those who buy Kistler Rods.
Kistler customer service is second to none(Where else can you call and speak to someone who will actually be involved in building your rod if you have a question).

[kingofboizz]

x TAG> i won't never use casting tackle to cast a 4 inch creme worm...to me is like flying to the moon with a kite!!! i strongly recommend you the HE269MS rod....you can ACTUALLY feel everything on the bottom and easily detect when a bass engulf the bait.....then you have a good 6'9" lenght which offer good hooksets and power to work that fish out

X FERRARI5> mr president just explained what are kistler rods own "innovations", i just want to tell you that STEEZ are simply AWESOME, but KISTLER LTX offer unmatched sensitivity which also STEEZ cannot perform....it is very simple, JUST TRY ONE and you will tell yourself. then the special handle that LTX have transmits even more vibrations than the blank itself, vibs got amplified by it, just try and you will be overwhelmed.

p.s. i am in italy and JAPANESE tackle here is BY FAR more popular than american tackle, well some "megabasser fan" just changed their mind...

[Ray Long]

Just wondering if you had made a decision on a rod yet Curious as to which rod you purchased. Good Fishing.

[buckeye60]

You are both correct, He and He2 are made in Magnolia,Tx. visit the factory to see for yourselves.

[johnp]

kistolero
if i'm not mistaken diawa had the split grip on their tough and lite rods over 10 years ago.

[Mission Fishin']

My friend, I think throwing that light a bait with a bait caster is a serious hassle. Distance, wind, etc. What are you using for line, 6, 8 or 10lb? My question is why dont you use a spinning outfit to chuck what probably weighs under a 1/16th. Pros would rarely even try what you are doing. I could be a dumb dumb and not now what Im talking about but I would use a high end, very light Daiwa spinning reel with Kistlers Magnesium or Helium Med or med/Light Spinning rods. If you are seriously against spinning rods you are missing out on some fantastic tools for your application. Gary