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 Medium
• Model number HESP70M
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Weight Average 3.2 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 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 14 lb braid
• Lure wt 1/8 - 1/2 oz
• Lure/bait type Finesse jig, hair jig, spy / spin baits, drop shot, popper, wacky worm, ned rig, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, spy / spin bait, tube, finesse jig, hair jig, weightless senko, multi-purpose
• Species of Fish Bass, walleye, speckled trout

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 3.2 ounces with fast action and 7-foot length, perfect for finesse techniques including drop shot, ned rig, neko rig, and wacky worm presentations 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 Rated for 8-12 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 14 lb braid with 1/8-1/2 oz lure weights, optimized for precision casting and light presentations Limited Lifetime Warranty backing American craftsmanship and quality assurance tested by professional angler Trey Kistler