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I'm quite new to Kistler rods and planning to slowly upgrade my rods to Kistlers. My questions are how do all you LTX owners like that rod? Should I save my money and go with the LTA insead? I currently have the He69APC and absolutely love it, but I'm looking for a rod I can dropshot with now. I've been thinking about the LTX 6'9"M spinning rod or the LTA 6'6"M casting. Any input is appreciated.
hooksetters 1
5/19/06 5:27am
For drop - shotting I like the Magnesium drop - shot rod, if that's not in stock, I would go to the graphite plus drop - shot rod. I used the Graphite plus all last year and absolutely loved it. As far as the LTX vs LTA's go I love the LTX but cannot fit more than one into my budget right now. The LTA's will meet every need you may have and are easier on the wallet.
Troy
sdfd504
5/19/06 1:22pm
I have several LTX rods and I won't trade them for anything in the world. They are super light and super sensitive. I know a few guys out there don't like the grips on them but once you use them for a few trips you will fall in love with them. I can say that if you have the money then by all means get the LTX rod.
Boonethelunkerlander
5/20/06 5:54pm
i have yet to purchase a ltx but i have 5 of the lta's and i LOVE them, but the ltx will come with time.... a very short time i plan to get one soon
teambass
5/22/06 12:15pm
Hello ,
I think that you have recieved some excellent advice to this point . The LTX is a superb rod. I had never used a split grip rod before and it did take a little time to adjust. It is amazing at how light and sensitive the rod is and would definitely recommend it. However, I love my LTA rods and still use them just as much as the LTX rods.
I personally use 2 rods for my drop shot work - the LTA 7'M spinning and the graphite plus 6'9" M drop shot special. Both are top notch for this technique and you would enjoy either. I do use the LTA for split shot rigs and light plastics also. I hope this helps.
Good fishing,
Demetrius
socal_bassman
5/23/06 1:46am Thanks for the advice
I'd just like to thank you all for your input. I just checked out both models at the store today and I am leaning towards the LTX.
sdfd504
5/23/06 6:41pm
socal_bassman feel free to send me an email and I will try to answer any questions you have on the LTX rods. I have been using them for about a year now and they are some awesome rods.