23 Years of Lighter Than Air Performance.

The all new 2026 Kistler Helium – Lighter and Stronger than ever!

Expertly Handmade American Craftsmanship.

Tested and Proven by Trey Kistler on the meanest, strongest bass south of the border

• New - Kistler’s improved KC9X - 100% High Modulus Carbon Blanks
• New - Hardened Zirconia guide rings for less friction, Smoother retrieves and longer casts
• New - Tangle-Free stainless steel frames
• Comfortable grade A cork and rock solid reel seat with Eva fore-grip
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specs

• Cast Or Spin Spinning
• Length 7'0"
• Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
• Model number HESP70LMH
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Weight Average 3.6 ounce
• Structure Open water
• Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
• Reel seat Graphite uplocking skeleton
• Handle type Grade "a" cork
• Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 12-15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 lb braid
• Lure wt ¼ - 5/8 oz
• Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, hair jig, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, ned rig, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, underspin, jigging spoon, swimbaits, finesse jig, multi-purpose
• Species of Fish Bass, walleye, speckled trout, Redfish

23 years of proven lightweight performance with the all-new 2026 Kistler Helium featuring improved KC9X 100% High Modulus Carbon blanks that are lighter and stronger than ever Expertly handcrafted American-made fishing rod with hardened zirconia guide rings for reduced friction, smoother retrieves, and extended casting distance Ultra-lightweight at 3.6 ounces with fast action and versatile Lite-Medium-Heavy power rating for finesse techniques and multi-species applications including bass, walleye, redfish, and speckled trout Premium Grade A cork handle with graphite uplocking reel seat and Eva fore-grip for all-day comfort and secure reel positioning Tangle-free stainless steel guide frames prevent line wrapping and tangles, ideal for bass, walleye, and speckled trout in open water Versatile 7-foot spinning rod perfect for lures ranging from 1/4 to 5/8 ounce with 12-15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 14 lb braid, supporting Tokyo rigs, drop shots, jerk baits, poppers, swimbaits, and finesse techniques Limited Lifetime Warranty backing American craftsmanship and quality assurance tested by professional angler Trey Kistler