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by Cal
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Re: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:24 pm
Yep, I'm aware as to how blanks are made. Just not sure what you're referring to as machinery - the press itself? The original press used for the OG Helium, graphite layup, blank materials?
That's what I said.. the press.. that's the only machinery involved. Layup and material is not machinery.
by Cal
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Peeling it Back - The BFS Shallow Spool Challenge
Replies: 0
Views: 64

Peeling it Back - The BFS Shallow Spool Challenge

Peeling it Back - The BFS Shallow Spool Challenge https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebanshallowspoolchallenge.jpg Introduction: 2024 marks my twentieth year here at TackleTour. Although my first published piece on the site was the renowned, original Daiwa Alphas casting reel, my gateway pro...
by Cal
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:07 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Re: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA

The blank is made from the machinery that produced the original Helium series... a different manufacturer purchased the equipment a while ago and is now producing blanks. Kistler went to them with the original design to have these anniversary blanks made celebrating the original series using the sa...
by Cal
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA
Replies: 7
Views: 249

Re: 25th Anniversary Kistler Helium LTA

The blank is made from the machinery that produced the original Helium series... a different manufacturer purchased the equipment a while ago and is now producing blanks. Kistler went to them with the original design to have these anniversary blanks made celebrating the original series using the sam...
by Cal
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: G.Loomis Launches Refreshed GLX Bass Series Rods, do they Live Up to the Legacy?
Replies: 0
Views: 373

G.Loomis Launches Refreshed GLX Bass Series Rods, do they Live Up to the Legacy?

G.Loomis Launches Refreshed GLX Bass Series Rods, do they Live Up to the Legacy? https://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebangloomisglx.jpg Introduction: This morning G.Loomis unveiled a refresh to their popular GLX Series rods leveraging the latest materials and build processes. The new rods sho...
by Cal
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: The Final Piece of the Revo5 Puzzle, Abu Garcia's STX
Replies: 0
Views: 405

The Final Piece of the Revo5 Puzzle, Abu Garcia's STX

The Final Piece of the Revo5 Puzzle, Abu Garcia's STX http://tackletour.com/images23/featurebanaburevo5stx.jpg Introduction: Having worked my way through the majority of Abu Garcia's refresh of their Revo platform, I didn't think necessary to investigate the remaining model, STX. However, as circum...
by Cal
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: New Certate?
Replies: 26
Views: 25737

Re: New Certate?

Firstoutfisher wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:03 pm
Anyone here have this one yet?
😈
by Cal
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: Where Form Lags Behind Function : Lew's SuperDuty GX3
Replies: 0
Views: 1691

Where Form Lags Behind Function : Lew's SuperDuty GX3

Where Form Lags Behind Function : Lew's SuperDuty GX3 http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebanlewssuperdutygx3.jpg Introduction: As the big bait tide continues to rise in bass fishing waters, manufacturers are responding with reels better suited to slinging these oversized lures. Realizing tha...
by Cal
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistler back to US made blanks
Replies: 8
Views: 1380

Re: Kistler back to US made blanks

I'm so out of touch with Falcon... but that's mainly because they haven't really offered anything new in a very long time.
by Cal
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistler back to US made blanks
Replies: 8
Views: 1380

Re: Kistler back to US made blanks

I see Kistler has several rods now with US made blanks, I wonder if they are back using NFC blanks or have someone new? Does it say the blanks are made in the USA, or just that the rod is built here? If they are made here, it could be CUI, Lamiglas or Batson, aside from NFC and ShimLoomis. Kistler ...
by Cal
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Kistler back to US made blanks
Replies: 8
Views: 1380

Re: Kistler back to US made blanks

doomtrprz71 wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:32 am
I wonder if they are back using NFC blanks or have someone new?
They are not back to NFC.
by Cal
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: A Gateway Swimbait – The Gracely Baits Finesse Gill
Replies: 0
Views: 1604

A Gateway Swimbait – The Gracely Baits Finesse Gill

A Gateway Swimbait – The Gracely Baits Finesse Gill http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebantgbfinessegill.jpg Introduction: Many anglers commonly associate "swim-baits" with "big-baits," and indeed, most swimbaits on the market are full-sized baits necessitating specialized gear to cast. Howe...
by Cal
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: SPRO Enters the Value Rod Market With Their Slayer Series
Replies: 0
Views: 1665

SPRO Enters the Value Rod Market With Their Slayer Series

SPRO Enters the Value Rod Market With Their Slayer Series http://www.tackletour.com/images23/featurebansproslayerb74mh.jpg Introduction: For those anglers out there that like the idea of brand matching their combos, manufacturers are making it easier and easier to accomplish this task with many rod...
by Cal
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Nylon replacement for OG Defier?
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Re: Nylon replacement for OG Defier?

I've not tried any of their nylon lines in thinner diameters, but the product from Varivas, overall, is very solid. Might want to look into their stuff.
by Cal
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: TT Reviews
Topic: A Big Bladed Kick in the Bass : The Donkey Slayer
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

A Big Bladed Kick in the Bass : The Donkey Slayer

A Big Bladed Kick in the Bass : The Donkey Slayer http://www.tackletour.com/images24/featurebandonkeyslayer.jpg Introduction: The Donkey Slayer is a handcrafted bladed jig, distinguished by its massive blade, hand polished or plated tungsten head, and paired with hand-tied hybrid silicone and livin...