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 Casting
• Length 7'0"
• Power Rating Medium-Lite
• Model number HE70ML
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Weight Average 3.4 ounce
• Structure Open water
• Guides Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings
• Reel seat Graphite exposed trigger
• Handle type Grade "a" cork
• Length of handle 9 1/2" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 6-10 lbs
• Lure wt 1/16 – ¼ oz
• Lure/bait type Popper, ned rig, drop shot, wacky worm, finesse jig, hair jig
• Species of Fish Bass, speckled trout, walleye, crappie/pan fish

New KC9X 100% High Modulus Carbon Blanks deliver lighter weight and superior strength for enhanced sensitivity and casting distance Hardened Zirconia guide rings with tangle-free stainless steel frames reduce friction for smoother retrieves and longer, more accurate casts Ultra-lightweight at 3.4 ounces with grade A cork handle and EVA fore-grip for all-day comfort and reduced angler fatigue 7' Medium-Lite Fast Action casting rod perfect for finesse techniques including drop shot, ned rig, wacky worm, and popper presentations Versatile 6-10 lb line weight handles multiple species including bass, walleye, speckled trout, and panfish in open water conditions American handcrafted quality with rock-solid graphite exposed trigger reel seat and Limited Lifetime Warranty Proven by Kistler brand ambassador Trey Kistler in demanding bass fishing conditions for reliable real-world performance