The Perfect Rod for Tournament Success in 2026.

Most rods force you to compromise. Too heavy. Not sensitive enough. Built for everything, which means optimized for nothing. In tournament fishing, that costs you fish.

The KISTLER KLX Rod was built to fix that — without the premium price tag. Lightweight enough to fish all day without fatigue. Versatile enough to handle specific techniques or conditions. And strong enough to give you the power when it matters most.

• Cast Or Spin Casting
• Length 7'0"
• Power Rating Light-Medium-Heavy
• Model number KLX70LMH
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Structure Open water or sparse cover
• Guides Tangle free stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
• Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
• Handle type Grade "a" cork palm swell
• Length of handle 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 12-15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
• Lure wt ¼ - 5/8 oz
• Lure/bait type Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
• Fish Species Bass, speckled trout, Redfish, walleye

High Modulus Carbon Construction - Kistler KC8X 100% carbon blank delivers lightweight responsiveness and strength without premium pricing for all-day tournament fishing Versatile Light-Medium-Heavy Power with Fast Action - Handles multiple techniques from finesse to power fishing with zirconia stainless guides that eliminate tangles Comfortable All-Day Grip - Grade A cork palm swell handle with 10" length and graphite exposed trigger reel seat reduces fatigue during long tournament days Ideal for Bass, Redfish, Walleye & Speckled Trout - Optimized 12-15 lb line capacity and ¼-5/8 oz lure weight for saltwater and freshwater multi-species fishing Tournament-Proven Performance - Fast action blank designed for open water and sparse cover situations where sensitivity and hook-setting power matter most Versatile Lure & Technique Compatibility - Proven with Tokyo rigs, jerkbaits, topwaters, drop shots, finesse jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits and more