Rod weights

[snooking80]

I just compiled all of the rod specs and weights found above this morning and I never knew how much lighter the old Kistler Helium LTAs were compared to the new ones including their LTX line, in addition to many premium rods. Wow, simply amazing and I almost sold this rod not too long ago. What a huge mistake I would have made. I have already matched it up with an Abu Garcia Revo Inshore reel and is ready to catch some big Snook and medium Tarpon.

Kistler Helium LTA He66MHC 6’6” ¼-¾ oz 12-20lb 3.8oz 108g

This rod must be one if not the first LTA model they came out with because it doesn't even come with the serial number which is usually found just above the foregrip. It has the Blue Zirconia / Stainless steel guides and the EVA butt on the handle. The rod's blank looks like bare graphite and is very different from all of my other Kistler rods.

Is even lighter than its comparable counterpart and main competition

G. Loomis IMX MBR784C 6’6” ¼-1 oz 12-20lb 4.4oz 126g

as well as the premium

Daiwa Steez STZ671MHFBA 6’7” ¼-1 oz 12-20lb 3.8oz 110g

Anyone on this forum has a newer Kistler Helium LTA He66MHC model they can weight and post the specs.

[phizz]

what about the dobyns rods? anyone have any weights for these? the savvy series in particular.

[nuocmam1222]

G Loomis BCR852 GLX - 127g

G Loomis CBR841 - 117g

G Loomis CR77 GL2 - 115g

[Boondock]

I have quite the list here. Been slacking on posting them but here they are.
Kistler Z-bone ST 7'MH Fast 3.8
Kistler Argon 6'9" jig and worm 4.1
Kistler LTXII 7'MH changed to alconite micros spiral wrapped 4.5
Kistler magnesium 7' MH s changed to alconite micros spiral wrapped 4.3
St. Croix LTB older full grip model 6'6" MH 4.6
Powell Max 683C 4.6 131grams
Kistler LTXII 7' med mod 3.9
Shimano Cumara 6'8"MH Xfast 4.4
G Loomis BCR853 GLX 4.8 137 grams
Kistler Argon 7'2"MH jig and worm 4.6 130 grams
Kistler LTXII 7' heavy changed to alconite micros sprial wrapped 4.7 132grams
Custom Kistler LTA blank 7'MH Fast minimal cork, spiral wrapped ti SIC micros, aluminum winding checks 3.8 109 grams
Custom Kistler LTA blank 7' MH Fast minimal EVA foam, spiral wrapped alconites, aluminum winding checks 3.8 109 (This one broke the second trip out )

Hope this helps