Kistler He3 MHXF
Kistler He3 MHXF
Looking for some feedback on either the 7'1" or 7'4" MHXF Helium 3:
1. In terms of lure weight, what's the sweet spot for this rod? Can it comfortably handle 3/8 - 1/2 oz jigs + trailer?
2. How versatile is the rod? Is it too fast for single hook moving baits?
1. In terms of lure weight, what's the sweet spot for this rod? Can it comfortably handle 3/8 - 1/2 oz jigs + trailer?
2. How versatile is the rod? Is it too fast for single hook moving baits?
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
Don't own either model but know a guy who does. His indication to me was that the 7'4 was pretty stout and he used it for plastics and c-rigs. I can ask him but got the impression that 1/2oz is nothing on this rod.
I own the 7'3 xfast Heavy HE3. Super rod, super stout, yet as crazy as it sounds I chatterbait and spinnerbait fish with around heavy cover using braided line.
I own the 7'3 xfast Heavy HE3. Super rod, super stout, yet as crazy as it sounds I chatterbait and spinnerbait fish with around heavy cover using braided line.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
I used to have the 7’1 MHXF. Really sensitive rod but was a pretty powerful stick. At least for what I wanted to use it for.Really fishes a lot like a 4 power dobyns dx.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
Got the 7'1" He3 MHXF on the Kistler Black Friday sale and have been throwing 1/2 oz jigs with no problem. It is noticeably
stouter than the KLX MH 7"0" rods I own. All in all a great rod though and certainly worth the price even without a discount.
stouter than the KLX MH 7"0" rods I own. All in all a great rod though and certainly worth the price even without a discount.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
I almost picked up a 7'1 HE3 during the holiday sales as well; just could not figure what in my rotation it was going to displace. based on the only HE3 I own, completely agree that the rod is worth the price. Likely best value rod I have ever fished because it is not clear that I'm giving up anything and/or anything significant even compared to my rods retailing at $500.rcdemel wrote:Got the 7'1" He3 MHXF on the Kistler Black Friday sale and have been throwing 1/2 oz jigs with no problem. It is noticeably
stouter than the KLX MH 7"0" rods I own. All in all a great rod though and certainly worth the price even without a discount.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
Thank you all for the feedback! Glad to hear there is some love for the Helium 3, I just got a 7'0" MLF spinning model and I may have to add a MHXF to my lineup, although I am keeping a very close eye on the Gen II Orochi XX thread...
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
A lot of love from my perspective. I have around 20 Kistler He3 and KLX rods and they are all tremendous values at their price points. Kilter received somewhat of a bad knock years ago on warranty issues which I cannot weigh in on. All I know is I have never had an issue with any of my Kistler rods and I fish several times per week. I still have some of my old Kistler LTAs and have never experienced any problems with a Kistler product. Great company and great products!
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
I think the move to the nfc blanks was an incredible move by Kistler and it shows in the product.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
I picked up the 7'3" light-MH rod during the Black Friday sale. Have only tried it out once but was very impressed with it.
Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
Kistler is running a 20th Anniversary sale right now, and I couldn't resist ordering the He3 7'1" MHXF. Thanks again for the feedback!
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Re: Kistler He3 MHXF
It’s a great stick, very versatile and super light. Enjoy it!