well i am offically a kistlerholic

[lifeofcb]

after purchasing my first kistler a couple of weeks ago, i just had a chance to use it saturday - 9-4, the graphite series 7ft cranking special. not the composite, just the special. its rather um amazing to say the least. i throw pretty much the dt series rapalas, all(dt6-dt16's) on this rod and it was great it has a perfect tip (i was scared it was going to be to stiff but not at all). i got the special because the composite didnt appear to go hvy enough for the big dt-16's. well i had my first fish on it but i made a dumb mistake and allowed the fish to jump and it threw the hook. it was a nice fish to.

but after using this rod compared to the diawa tough and light series( a total of 4 i all bought this season are all getting replaced systematicly by kislter) the diawa's arent even in the same ball game as the kistler rod's. i just purchased the 6'6"m lta spinning rod(for the smaller fish somedays) and a 6'6"mh lta rod.
sorry for the rant but just really excited and anxiuos to try out my new rods when they arrive

[Lightninrod]

Sorry about the lost fish . I use the HE70MC's for my cr/baits. It's the best 'treble-hook' bait rod I've ever used and that includes my 7', Fenwick Techna AV's.

We are here to help yu through your 'problem' .

Dan

[TTCal]

lifeofcb,

Welcome to the Kistler Family. I'm afraid you made a very serious error in judgement in joining the forum though because now, the list of rods you want to buy will explode exponentially!!!!



SD

[lifeofcb]

this forum is where it all started with me in the first place, saw the rods on another tackle site where I actually purchased the rods from. but I first did some investigating on them first, of course which led me here. I do watch prolly more fishing on tv then I actually get to fish and I saw alot of the pro's using the diawa t/l rods.which led me to them (what a costly mistake that was). but the kistler rods are catching on like wildfire on the tour. So I gave it a whirl.

now these are/soon to be the only rods I use and would ever suggest using.

just a question what reels do you guys use on your lta rod's
on my 7'crank special I have a tdx103p , on the spinning rod I will be using a shimano stradic mg. and my soon to be tdz103h I will using on my 6'6"m lta thats on the way.(i heard this combo may float?)

NEXT ON LIST IS A worm/jig stick I was looking at the 6'9"mh lta for that. what do you guys think. I will be using a tdx103hsdf reel with the rod. I throw alot of brushhogs when I am wormin', and they are t-rigged.

[TTCal]

lifeofcb,

don't get me started on reels!!!!! ... lol.. the TD-Z is a great reel to put on the Heliums, and yes, there's a thread around here somewhere with photo's of that combo actually floating in the water. I fish only Daiwa and Shimano reels and have quite a collection going. My basic advice is to match the Heliums with a light reel.. matching light to light and the combo's are outstanding. You will accomplish that and more with the TD-Z and any other MG reel.

You might also want to check out this forum:

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for discussion of reels.

As for a worm/jig stick... I'd consider the He76HC... one piece construction, super light, great tip, awesome backbone and able to pitch a jig out of sight! (matched with the proper reel that is )

SD

[lifeofcb]

thanks for the link, I have seen alot of those reel threads. I have no intention of starting another one either. I was just trying to figure out if I would be better off getting another light reel for my soon to be helium worm rod or i would be ok with my tdx103hsdf. I REALLY like my tdx103p, it has a 5.1:1 ratio. i use it for my crankbaits on my 7' cb special.
it doesnt weigh but just a bit more then the tdz103h. i think the h is at 6.2oz and the p weighs in at 6.8oz. but i think you told me what i was afraid of.though, but i think i will decide on a rod and use my 103hsdf and then go from there. If you didnt notice i stick with diawa baitcasters. not so picky on my spinning reels though.

i do alot of casting worms - not sure i could hit the broad side of a barn with a 7'6"rod.

[TTCal]

[lifeofcb]

o wow i just found my next reel now i am in reel trouble.

[TTCal]

[lifeofcb]

and i thought my tdz103h was expensive - there is no way i could get one of those. thats just way out of my range. i think.

i think we need to get back on to rods, so you think 7'6" would be ok. i guess i need to learn how to pitch/flip better. i guess thats my biggest weakness when it comes to fishing.

[TTCal]

LOL... i love that.. famous last words... "i think" .. yeah, I used to think those reels were out of my range too... ... lol ... but the Alphas is a really nice reel

Back to the rods.. yes, the He76HC will be great for worms and jigs. I had three until I gave one to my brother and sold another to a friend. It is my favorite Kistler Helium rod followed closely by the He69APC then the He70MC. It's a very versatile and light rod.

Another suggestion, for worming, is the He70MC and you can fish lighter jigs with this rod just fine.

The He69APC is a great all around rod, but I find it a tad short for jigs and worms... just a personal preference there though. It does make a great weightless worm rod though

[lifeofcb]

well it appears i have something(s) to ponder, may have to sleep on this
definitley think that alpha is my next reel though. rods rods rods....must sleep on that though. thanks for the info and nice welcome to the forum

well i didnt make it had to order the alpha and the kislter he6'6"mhc for my wormin combo

o man i got to sleep now thanks again.

[ezbassin]

I have a Kistler He76HC on order and I am in the same situation. Which reel to put on it. Which one the TDZ 103, the fuego, or the alpha if I go with the Daiwas, or which one of the Shimanos would you choose. I really like the Japan version of the Daiwa and Shimano reels. I will mostly be pitching 3/8 oz jigs with the new rod. The different color reels really look cool but I think I would use the extra money and order another Kistler rod. The He76HC will be my first one. I want the He69APC next and soon. By the way I will need a reel for that one also. This is the true NEVER Ending Story.

[lifeofcb]

i am sure before its all over with i will be getting that 6'9" and a 7'6" before its all said and done as well. i just need to um recover from these few purchases here. i prolly want get any more till the 05's come out. if i can wait that long

[Lightninrod]

That link show's my favorite "pitching" reel. It's drag system(Dartanium) is superior to my Japanese/USA Daiwas IMO. I have a couple of TDZs and an Ito and I love their light-weight especially when matched to my HE70MC but I believe my Antares excell's when pitching and matched to my HE76EHC/HC rods.]

or which one of the Shimanos would you choose. I really like the Japan version of the Daiwa and Shimano reels. I will mostly be pitching 3/8 oz jigs with the new rod[b]

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Dan