RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
Tm Customs,
Feb 01st 2005, #1
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
champ171,
Feb 01st 2005, #2
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
Lightninrod,
Feb 02nd 2005, #3
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
woodsac,
Feb 02nd 2005, #4
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
JWICK22,
Feb 02nd 2005, #6
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
woodsac,
Feb 02nd 2005, #7
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
Lightninrod,
Feb 03rd 2005, #10
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
Sacto John,
Feb 02nd 2005, #5
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
J Hinds,
Feb 02nd 2005, #8
RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler,
Tm Customs,
Feb 03rd 2005, #9
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Lightninrod | Wed Feb-02-05 06:40 AM |
Member since Oct 31st 2003
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#2293, "RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler"
In response to Reply # 2
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Exactly what Derrick said in fact, I too have 7 Heliums.
Now I can't do the comparison to a Rogue as I've never held or used one. I bought my first Helium(their 7', Medium Caster) in Sept. of 2003, sight-unseen. After fishing with it, I immediately bought my second one. If you throw T or C-rigged soft-plastic bait, the Kistler hook-holder is a worth-while feature as it allows for holding the rigged hook without removing the hook point from the bait, keeping less wear and tear in the bait.
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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woodsac | Wed Feb-02-05 07:16 AM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
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#2294, "RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler"
In response to Reply # 3
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I'm another Kistler fan! 5 of them and slowly converting all the others. They are very light and sensitive. I personally like not having the cork foregrip. It's more comfortable to place my finger directly on the blank.
I do think that the Helium series are rated a little heavier than they are. Meaning, if you normally use a 7' MH for whatever, check into a 7' H with the Helium. But that's just my opinion.
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woodsac | Wed Feb-02-05 02:51 PM |
Member since Jul 17th 2002
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#2296, "RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler"
In response to Reply # 6
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Swimbaits are the only thing I don't use my Kistler's for. I think Dan (Lightninrod) might throw a couple swimbaits with the Helium 7'6", you'll have to ask him.
I personally haven't found a Kistler that I feel can truly handle the 9" and bigger swimbaits.
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Lightninrod | Thu Feb-03-05 05:53 AM |
Member since Oct 31st 2003
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#2297, "RE: Rogue Rods vs. Kistler"
In response to Reply # 7
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Yes, I throw the 7" Slammer and other swimbaits with my 7', 6" Extra Heavy Caster Helium and so far, it's a good match. That same rod can be used for pitchin'/flippin' and C-rigging. No, it's not a 'swimbait-specific' rod but it works fine for me.
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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