Just wanted to pass on some exciting news from the Kistler rod camp...
New for 2010 is micro guide technology! These will be available on 7 models of Magnesium rods for this year. Or, any Kistler rod can be shipped to the company to have these installed. Here is the info on this breakthrough:
Lighter Weight! Yes, MICRO guides weigh one 1/4 ounce less than conventional guides. That's a worm weight lighter! Lighter rods will enhance your fishing experience.
Transmits more vibration! Yes, because of the reduced mass in the frames, you will feel more bites as rod vibrates more due to the overall decreased weight and mass of guides.
Less tangles or damages! Yes, because of the tiny size, anglers will enjoy a hassle free day of fishing when you compare it to the typical tangled mess of rods or crushed rings we all are used to. No more problems with big feet or rod locker damage.
Longer casts! We have tested all line including the types with the most memory such as Gamma 17lb fluorocarbon line as well as Sugoi 25 lb floro and proved it true when compared to conventional guides. All lines including braided lines up to 65 lb fly right through these guides effortlessly.
Fewer backlashes! Because the typical 'line slap' from conventional guides is eliminated, anglers will experience almost no casting backlashes due to the 'taming' of the line by the micro rings.
Less rod breakage! No more guide frame torque which sometimes causes blank twisting failure due to conventional guides which are larger framed.
Proven Technology, kept secret! Japan rod makers and US custom rod builders have proven this micro guide set up over the past 20 years. Kistler Rods is the first to make it available to the public with an affordable stock model.
By integrating our proprietary carbon fibers with multiple modulus graphite, we have created a method of expanding the graphite wall thickness by 25% during production. The Magnesium rods are truly now 25% stronger than any other comparable rod on the market today and provide the perfect actions for your favorite fishing applications. FUJI reel seats and our original cork split-grip handle and no-fore-grip design provides maximum blank exposure for extreme sensitivity and increased vibration detection. Only the best FUJI micro guides provide durable and sensitive performance for your extreme angling experiences. Our original open hook hanger design allows for quick and convenient hook storage, even without removing the bait or dulling your hook point!
Z-Bone
Custom build your own rod right on our site soon. Start building your dream rod in your mind and make it reality! Each Z bone will be built and tested from a blank that was specially designed by the legendary Gary Loomis and constructed by his North Fork Composites team in their new state-of-the-art blank factory in Woodland, Washington. Because of the extreme degree of testing by Gary and his team as well as the Kistler's "Quality Certified" stamp, you will feel more confident while fishing our great American Z bone blanks.
Check out the new line at Paddletales and Baitcasters here in Ottawa...
Good Fishing,
Justin
