Kistler Helium 2026 Casting Fishing Rod 6' 9" Medium

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 Medium
• Model number HE69M
• Action Fast
• Blank KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON
• Weight Average 3.1 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 8" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt 8 - 12 lb mono/fluorocarbon or 20 lb braid
• 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
• Species of Fish Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye

New KC9X 100% High Modulus Carbon blanks deliver lighter weight (3.1 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" medium power designed for versatile bass fishing techniques: drop shot, jerk baits, poppers, wacky worms, finesse jigs, and spin baits Tested and proven by Kistler on trophy bass in demanding conditions; handles 8-12 lb mono/fluoro or 20 lb braid with 1/8-1/2 oz lures American handcrafted quality with Limited Lifetime Warranty backing 23 years of Kistler's lighter-than-air rod engineering heritage