Dream Come True - Kistler Hunt Bait Finesse Series Rods

I've spent most of this year helping design and test these rods - and for me, they really are the rods I've always wished I had. Even before BFS - I always wanted to fish with amazing rods. It used to be I couldn't;t afford good gear, and then most of my life it's just been the hunt to find exactly what I wanted.

These are everything I've ever wanted in a rod, and I believe they might be the best BFS rods int he world.

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Unboxing
1:54 - Rod Sizes
2:24 - 6 foot 4XUL
2:57 - 6'6" 4XUL
4:22 - Two 3XUL Sizes
4:53 - Very Light
5:32 - Improvements from prototypes
7:30 - FAQs
8:10 - Fast or Moderate
11:25 - Why 3XUL and 4XUL?
12:15 - Casting Performance
13:09 - Design Goals
16:50 - Dream Come True

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[xDxxUxGx]

Congratulations on living every fisherman's dream of having your own line of rods! Especially considering it's a high end rod from a mainstream brand...

[JDMerica]

Love the collaboration! Have 7 Kistler rods now including 2 Nitraniums and 2 Heliums. Just ordered the 3x 7'0. My first "BFS" setup was a JDM 2016 Scorpion 71 and a Kistler Magnesium 2 and I still have it. I have been using a Gekkabijin and a Kistler Light 'n Fast since it came out as well. I have 5 of the Kistler chromium reels now and bought some of the BFS whiffle spools to use on the BFS setups with the Gekkabijin.

[LoganWolf]

I just broke a BFS rod this weekend and in my search for a new one, I found this video. So order placed. I hope it's as good as it appears. My preference for a BFS rod is a multi-taper, fast tip, moderate middle and stiff at the handle. Based on what I saw, the 3x fits the bill. Thanks for the content.

[cajaormand]

Congrats on rod series. Looking to get into bfs. Enjoying your videos.

[chrismcginnisvo]

Hey Aaron! I'm a friend of your sister Jae C. She knows I fish locally here and turned me on to your channel. Enjoying the content! Congrats on the signature rods!

[Pond_King_Fishing]

Hey Aaron I am definitely going to be ordering one of your rods from kistler. I can't wait to pair it with my brand new Shimano aldebaran bfs my wife just got me. I am going to order the 6'8 light action and can't wait! Tight lines, brother! 🤙💪🎣🇺🇸

[JoshB-Fishin]

Great review of the rods. Especially since Kistler and you teamed up to make them. I’ll have to wait till next year to get one though.

[DrDitchpickle]

Right on bro! Looking forward to getting mine soon. Too cool.
I'm expecting a demo video of all the models side by side soon lol

[Walterros]

I'm big on multipurpose rods, so you can definitely do treblehook and single hook (ned, micro jigs, ect) on these rods? The less I gotta carry in the truck the better, lol. Thinking of grabbing one of each to cover the whole range of BFS baits.

[douglashunt]

That 6ft 4x looks right up my alley. I have a Dobyn's 701 and a Falcon Bucoo SR 5ft. Looking for something in the middle of those two.

[dannylee]

So i just picked up my 6'8" model today and excited to try it out. I originally ordered the 6' but decided to change to the 3x. one thing that i have a concern with is that the reel seat is not a exposed Fuji model. I will need to try it out to see if this maybe a deal breaker for me. We shall see!

[CS-wpdz]

I know you love these of course. Differences from Dobyns and Phenix? Just your thoughts.

[dkk-lbkp]

Aaron give us a break $299 for a rod that down right crazy… Will still watch the show!!! But probably will never buy your rod😢

[uncclifford]

I took advantage of the Christmas sale. Not sure which one to get so I bought one of each. Now what reels to get.

[donaldjudy]

Hey Aaron, I’m a Ned Rig fanatic. I fish the Susquehanna and finger lakes regularly. BIG Smallmouth are my weakness. I’m wanting a dedicated BFS Rod just for Ned Rigs. Which rod in the new line would you recommend? I’ve found that if a BFS rod is too soft in moving water, a good hook set can not always be achieved.

[Daiwa_Is_King]

If kistler would have stayed with NFC blanks I would still be a customer.

[TheDaddict]

One thing you can do ( that some high end manufacturers do) is to use CCS measurements to find intrinsic power and angle of action. Mostly done with fly blanks but is getting over to gear blanks as well. That way we as consumers, have objective data points to use in comparing other rods. Power and action and marketing lingo are company specific and most of the time (if you were take actual measurements), actions and powers aren't even consistent between various product lines within the same company.

[johnthemachine]

Would've liked to see something 7' 4" or 7' 6"

[myth-hcdf]

i would like to know as well, tubular or solid tip?

[CS-wpdz]

I want to buy one of the rods. What is the difference from 3x-4x? I own one Phenix BFS rod. I fish Shimano NRX rods so I know a quality rod. I fish for bass mostly. Which do you recommend? Congratulations also. Huge achievement!