{"product_id":"kistler-helium-2026-casting-fishing-rod-7-3-heavy-medium-heavy-kc9x-carbon-blank","title":"Kistler Helium 2026 Casting Fishing Rod 7' 3\" Heavy-Medium-Heavy - KC9X Carbon Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Years of Lighter Than Air Performance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe all new 2026 Kistler Helium – Lighter and Stronger than ever!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpertly Handmade American Craftsmanship. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTested and Proven by Trey Kistler on the meanest, strongest bass south of the border \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew - Kistler’s improved KC9X - 100% High Modulus Carbon Blanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew - Hardened Zirconia guide rings for less friction, Smoother retrieves and longer casts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew - Tangle-Free stainless steel frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable grade A cork and rock solid reel seat with Eva fore-grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCast Or Spin\u003c\/b\u003e Casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength\u003c\/b\u003e 7' 3\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Rating\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Medium-Heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel number\u003c\/b\u003e HE73HMH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAction\u003c\/b\u003e Fast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlank\u003c\/b\u003e KISTLER KC9X HIGH MODULUS CARBON \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight  \u003c\/b\u003eAverage 4 ounce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStructure  \u003c\/b\u003eOpen water or sparse cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuides\u003c\/b\u003e Tanglefree stainless steel guide frames with zirconia rings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReel seat\u003c\/b\u003e Graphite exposed trigger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandle type\u003c\/b\u003e Grade \"a\" cork \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength of handle\u003c\/b\u003e 10\" measured from the bottom of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLine wt\u003c\/b\u003e 15 - 20 lb mono\/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLure wt\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 - 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLure\/bait type\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-purpose, swimbaits, small shakey head, weightless senko, lipless, diving, buzz bait, hollow body frog, plopper, toads, carolina rig, texas rig worm, big shakey head, creature bait, fluke, tokyo rig, chatter bait, spinner bait, blade bait, tail spinner, football jig, vibrating jig, walking bait, swim jig, swimbaits, football jig, under spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecies of Fish \u003c\/b\u003e Bass, redfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew KC9X 100% High Modulus Carbon blanks deliver lighter weight (3.8 oz average) with superior strength and sensitivity for all-day casting comfortHardened zirconia guide rings with tangle-free stainless steel frames reduce friction for smoother retrieves and longer, more accurate castsGrade A cork handle with graphite exposed trigger reel seat and Eva fore-grip for comfort, control, and premium feel during extended fishing sessionsFast action 7' 3\" Heavy-Medium-Heavy power designed for versatile bass fishing techniques: swimbaits, shakey heads, lipless crankbaits, buzzbaits, frogs, poppers, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and jigsTested and proven by pro angler Trey Kistler on trophy bass south of the border; handles 15-20 lb mono\/fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid with 1\/2-1 oz luresAmerican handcrafted quality with Limited Lifetime Warranty backing 23 years of Kistler's lighter-than-air rod engineering heritageUltra-lightweight at 3.9 oz average weight for reduced fatigue and superior sensitivity to detect subtle bites during extended casting sessions","brand":"Kistler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360332874023,"sku":"HE73HMH","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9654\/0711\/files\/medium_2257676e-f89a-4902-ae1e-c9ff12310db2.jpg?v=1777647758","url":"https:\/\/theonlinefishingstore.com\/products\/kistler-helium-2026-casting-fishing-rod-7-3-heavy-medium-heavy-kc9x-carbon-blank","provider":"The Online Fishing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}