gblank vs. powell or kistler

[lunkerrr]

Was looking at an all purpose MH rod like the 683 powell or 6'9" kistler. I have heard a lot of good things about the gblanks. If I had a 6'9" MH built how would it stack up to these two rods?

[Big Red]

Heck I might as well put my $.02 in and wait to get flamed

Depends on your budget but if money isn’t much of a concern; imo the Kistler would be #1, followed by the Powell and the Gblanks. Now please don't get me wrong, because I sure wouldn't toss any of those rods in the trash, but there’s a reason that Kistler is so well thought of on the various boards.

[frogpond11]

I would also rate them this way...Kistler #1, Powell a close #2, and G-Blanks #3. I have a 6'9" MH Kistler and it's just about as versatile as a rod can be. It's a great rod. I highly recommend it.



Justin

[Cal]

i'm not agreeing or disagreeing with any of the above recommendations but will say it depends on which Kistler line you're referring to...

[lunkerrr]

sorry i was actually refering to the helium LTA

[DavidSA]

i'm not agreeing or disagreeing with any of the above recommendations but will say it depends on which Kistler line you're referring to...

Maybe Cal should run for govenor He can ride the fence with the best of them

[MZSTANG95]

I have the powell 683c, and a kistler he69apc. Two Mh rods, with just 1inch difference in length. I believe the powell is more of an all purpose rod, while the helium is definitley more sensative. While both are great for soft plastics, the powell is a little more forgiving, so I would definitely choose it over the kistler for spinnerbaits or crankbaits.

[Drift]

I have the powell 683c, and a kistler he69apc. Two Mh rods, with just 1inch difference in length. I believe the powell is more of an all purpose rod, while the helium is definitley more sensative. While both are great for soft plastics, the powell is a little more forgiving, so I would definitely choose it over the kistler for spinnerbaits or crankbaits.

I don't have either now, had the Powell at one point, and for the cost the Powell was/is nice, but you are right, it's not as sensitive as the Kistler that I did compare in the store using everyone's throat!

I can see why the Kistler is more $$, lighter, more sensitive.

~Cheers

[9-Ball Pro]

I have a couple Kistler LTA rods and 3 G-Blanks rods (lighter than the LTA & even in weight with the LTX)............. The Kistlers are now in the closet for good.

The G-Blanks blow them away and I can afford to fish with whatever I please (and do 3-4 times a week). I would rate them about even in performance with my Loomis GLX's.

I've never used a Powell so I have no opinion on them.

(If you haven't fished with a G-Blanks your opinion = 0 on rating them)

[Drift]

I'm considering a G-Blank from all I'm reading how they compare to the Loomis line.

~Cheers

[fishing 247]

Go with the Kistler 69MH APC LTA. One of the best all purpose rods made!

[hsu.parker]

I have two of the Kistler LTA 6'9's. I love these rods. I throw everything from worms/jigs, topwaters, spinnerbaits, flukes. It's just amazing rod. Good luck in your purchase.

[Captain Chaos]

So...wassup with the Kistlers?? I don't have one but apparently there are differences between the LTAs and LTXs. Which one is better and why?? I'm a non-Kistler having dude.....most people seem to like them.

[frogpond11]

So...wassup with the Kistlers?? I don't have one but apparently there are differences between the LTAs and LTXs. Which one is better and why?? I'm a non-Kistler having dude.....most people seem to like them.

LTX is Kistler's top of the line rod. The LTA is the next step down. I have never used an LTX, but I do own the 6'9" MH Kistler LTA and it is one fantastic rod. As others have said, one of the most versatile out there and very light/sensitive..



Justin

[Drift]

So...wassup with the Kistlers?? I don't have one but apparently there are differences between the LTAs and LTXs. Which one is better and why?? I'm a non-Kistler having dude.....most people seem to like them.

"LTX is Kistler's top of the line rod. The LTA is the next step down. I have never used an LTX, but I do own the 6'9" MH Kistler LTA and it is one fantastic rod. As others have said, one of the most versatile out there and very light/sensitive.."

I second with what frogpond11 stated. Even though I don't have a Kistler, I have handled them many times and scrutinized them closely but never bought one. They are light and sensitive, steep in cost though.

~Cheers