Kistler Helium 2026 Casting Fishing Rod 6' 9" Lite-Medium-Heavy

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 6'9"
• Power Rating Lite-Medium-Heavy
• Model number HE69LMH
• 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 10" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 12-15 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 lb braid
• 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
• Species of Fish Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye

New KC9X 100% High Modulus Carbon blanks deliver lighter weight (3.4 oz) with superior strength and sensitivity for all-day casting comfort Hardened zirconia guide rings with tangle-free stainless steel frames reduce friction for smoother retrieves and longer, more accurate casts Grade A cork handle with graphite exposed trigger reel seat and Eva fore-grip for comfort, control, and premium feel during extended fishing sessions Fast action 6'9" Lite-Medium-Heavy power designed for versatile bass fishing techniques: drop shot, jerk baits, poppers, wacky worms, finesse jigs, spin baits, and Tokyo rigs Tested and proven by Trey Kistler on trophy bass in demanding conditions; handles 12-15 lb mono/fluoro or 20 lb braid with 1/4-5/8 oz lures American handcrafted quality with Limited Lifetime Warranty backing 23 years of Kistler's lighter-than-air rod engineering heritage