Kistler Helium Rod Build

[Bobb-o]

Just finished up building on a 6'9" Kistler Helium blank i got. I am very happy with how it turned out, especially since i tried a lot of new things on it. First new thing i tried was incorporating different types of cork onto the handles. I went with a natural cork and a blue burl to match the reel i am going to be pairing it with. The next new thing i did with the rod is to put a spiral wrap on it. From all the research i did, this type of wrap will give me greater casting distance and sensitivity, and allowed to me to take one of the guides off to save on weight. Finishing up on a fly rod conversion to a crappie rod for the GF and I will get some pics of that one up later tonight. Here are the pics of the Kistler, it is 6'9" MH fast action:

[Tanker]

Very nice..

[pureinsanity]

Very nice, I have a couple older helium blanks and I tell you this is my favorite rod ever!!!

[Get'n Jiggy]

[upnorth]

Nice work!!

[Asandir]

good job

[pureinsanity]

Don't forget to epoxy it before you use it ;0

[A.W.Wolfram]

Looks Great Bobb-o!