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 Spinning
• Length 7' 3”
• Power Rating Medium
• Model number KLXSP73M
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC8X 100% HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Structure Open water
• Guides Tangle free stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
• Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
• Handle type Grade "a" cork tapered
• Length of handle 13 3/4" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 8-12lb mono/fluorocarbon
• Lure wt 1/8 – 1/2 oz
• Lure/bait type Drop shot, lipless, popper, diving, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, popper, wacky worm, drop shot, spy / spin baits, finesse jig, hair jig
• Fish Species Bass, speckled trout, walleye