I have last question before open purchase order.Now I’m decide to buy kistler rod.I need to know if compair between HELIUM 3(nfc T800S blank) and ZBONE(nfc X-ray blank) about strenght and power lift only which one is better.
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Strenght and power lift : Kistler helium 3 vs zbone
Re: Strenght and power lift : Kistler helium 3 vs zbone
If you're going to be boat flipping big fish, I'd go with the Helium3, as it will hurt less if it breaks, and it might be less inclined to break because it's a lower modulus blank than the Zbone. At least, that is how I understand it. I've got 4 Helium3s and have shore fished with them, sticking them in a hatchback all the time, and am not super gentle with them, and they have not broken. I don't boat flip big fish because, well, I don't catch that many big ones, but when I get a decent pike on I always grab it out of the water or use a net.
As for backbone to horse fish out of cover, just buy a heavy power rod if you're looking for that. I wouldn't say either rod in a heavy power is going to have more "strength" than the other. Frogging and pulling a 2lb bass with a ton of weeds loads up my 7'H like crazy so I went for a 7'3XH Expride (almost a broomstick) for the extra backbone, but our summer weeds/pads situation here in Minnesota is pretty nuts. For most people I think a heavy power would be fine for frogging almost anywhere else.
Lastly, I will say, I love my Helium3s and while a Zbone would be really nice, I almost don't see the need. The Helium3s are sensitive, have a great action, lots of power, and are stupid light, while being decently balanced. I will probably buy another spinning rod when I can get a good sale on them.
As for backbone to horse fish out of cover, just buy a heavy power rod if you're looking for that. I wouldn't say either rod in a heavy power is going to have more "strength" than the other. Frogging and pulling a 2lb bass with a ton of weeds loads up my 7'H like crazy so I went for a 7'3XH Expride (almost a broomstick) for the extra backbone, but our summer weeds/pads situation here in Minnesota is pretty nuts. For most people I think a heavy power would be fine for frogging almost anywhere else.
Lastly, I will say, I love my Helium3s and while a Zbone would be really nice, I almost don't see the need. The Helium3s are sensitive, have a great action, lots of power, and are stupid light, while being decently balanced. I will probably buy another spinning rod when I can get a good sale on them.