New tube rod

[fiker]

I've been doing a little research on purchasing a new tube rod. 
I will be using a Pflueger president on it w/ braid and a fluorocarbon leader.
I'm thinking that I want a medium action, w/ a fast tip. 

I'm wondering about the Kistler rods.  I've been reading up what I can on them, but I don't know anybody who has one. 

The big claim is their lightness, and their sensitivity.  Both pluses in my mind.

What about their durability compared to high modulus graphite?
How would they compare with say a BPS Extreme?
Any othe suggestions?

[blakstr1]

they rank well with the best rods on the market.  let jcheetam tell you more about them, he has some, i've got a couple on order...

[Cheetam]

Fiker, I'll send you a PM and maybe we can meet up and you can take a look at one in person.  I can show you a 7' MH Helium LTA spinning rod that is an absolute killer tube rod.  If you are interested in casting models, I have those as well.

[joshimoto son]

Ricker!!!!
I'm surprised at you... one silly little tournament and you REALLY are bitten huh.
GO GET EM FIKER50!!!!
When you make it big... just tell them who's boat you were in when it all started.

Cheetam... take care of this guy.

Joshimoto son

[fiker]

jcheetem.
i sent you a pm as well.

What do you mean Josh bitten. 

I've been this way for years.  I just need a bigger pay check to buy what I really need.   

lol

[plumley]

Not bragging.. I have 7 Kistler graphite rods, I started with a drop shot and they just multiplied. No one pays me for equipment, it is my call on what to use, and I use Kistler. Troy at Kistler will build you a custom rod if that is what it takes. I have both spinning and casting rods.. I have not tried the helium or magnesium series, I would venture they are worth the cost..

[Cheetam]

Not bragging.. I have 7 Kistler graphite rods, I started with a drop shot and they just multiplied. No one pays me for equipment, it is my call on what to use, and I use Kistler. Troy at Kistler will build you a custom rod if that is what it takes. I have both spinning and casting rods.. I have not tried the helium or magnesium series, I would venture they are worth the cost..

It ain't bragging if it's true...I only have one Graphite Series rod (Dock Skipping Special) and it is an awesome techinique-specific rod (like the rest of the Graphite Series line).  The remainder of my rods are all LTAs.  When they become available, I will look at adding an Mg or two and possibly an LTX.  Depends on how much "disposable income" I have, and if I can justify picking up new rods to the boss (aka, the wife)...