Anyone use a Kistler Helium 3 Heavy, I'm looking at the 7' heavy while it's on sale. A few reviews on the Kistler site  mention it seems lighter than expected for a heavy action rod. I want to use it jigs, T rigs, and up to  1 1/2oz glide baits which is at the top of the lure rating.

Any hands on experience is appreciated.

I have the 7'-3" HExF model. It will handle everything you mentioned. It is very light in hand. You won't be disappointed with it. 

1 hour ago, Dwight Hottle said:

I have the 7'-3" HExF model. It will handle everything you mentioned. It is very light in hand. You won't be disappointed with it. 

Cool, Thanks. How do you find the balance and tip section?

24 minutes ago, waymont said:

Cool, Thanks. How do you find the balance and tip section?

They are one of the lightest rods on the market and can sometimes be a pain to find a reel to balance well with. I have found if your a stickler on a perfect balanced rod a reel sub 7oz is what you want. Anything heavier will make it heavier towards the reel.

18 minutes ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

They are one of the lightest rods on the market and can sometimes be a pain to find a reel to balance well with. I have found if your a stickler on a perfect balanced rod a reel sub 7oz is what you want. Anything heavier will make it heavier towards the reel.

I have Tatula's at just around 7oz and a few Curado K that are around the same. I like my rods to be with the tip floating (I guess that's what you mean by heavier towards the reel) My LMH Kistler has the perfect balance for me, but I'm looking for a heavier 7' rod now.

My 7-3 balances just in front of the hook hanger with a bantam mgl xg which weighs 7.8oz. 

17 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

Yikes

 Elucidate On your yikes.

I have the Helium 3, 7-3 Heavy XF as well.  Great, versatile rod.  Pair it with a Curado 70, great balance, extremely palmable..

20 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

I have the Helium 3, 7-3 Heavy XF as well.  Great, versatile rod.  Pair it with a Curado 70, great balance, extremely palmable..

You ever throw 1-1.5oz glide baits or jigs with yours?

10 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said:

"Mine balances out with a nearly 8oz reel somwhere out on the blank in front of the place where your lures go"  

Still not helping me. Don't bother

3 hours ago, waymont said:

I have Tatula's at just around 7oz and a few Curado K that are around the same. I like my rods to be with the tip floating (I guess that's what you mean by heavier towards the reel) My LMH Kistler has the perfect balance for me, but I'm looking for a heavier 7' rod now.

I use a Tatula and STX at the moment in my Heliums which are both 7oz and balance exactly how you want it to. In a natural fishing position the rod tip will sit slight up

34 minutes ago, Chance_Taker4 said:

I use a Tatula and STX at the moment in my Heliums which are both 7oz and balance exactly how you want it to. In a natural fishing position the rod tip will sit slight up

Thanks

3 hours ago, waymont said:

You ever throw 1-1.5oz glide baits or jigs with yours?

No on the glide but lots of jigs up to 3/4 oz.  Works great for that...

IMO the balance of my 73LMH is not very good. 

2 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

IMO the balance of my 73LMH is not very good. 

I'm asking about the 7' heavy H3.

I have the 6'8LMHF, 6'9MHXF, and 7'HXF. The LMHF with a Bantam balances just in front of the EVA foregrip/reel seat screw and is the best balanced H3 I have. The MHXF and HXF balance further away from the foregrip with a Bantam. Yes, these are slightly tip heavy rods. I imagine the 7'3HXF would be similar to the 7'HXF. Put a heavier reel on it to balance it out. The Bantam is an excellent choice.

I have the 7ft heavy paired with a Tat SV. It's awesome. I use mine mostly for skipping 1/2 oz jigs around docks and wood. I've also tossed 3/4 oz jigs with it.  The rod has plenty of power.

23 hours ago, FryDog62 said:

I have the Helium 3, 7-3 Heavy XF as well.  Great, versatile rod.  Pair it with a Curado 70, great balance, extremely palmable..

How do you think this rod would be for punching? I’ll usually throw 3/4 -  1oz weights in fairly shallow water. I picked up the H3 6’9” XF earlier this summer and love it for T-Rigs / Jigs. Would be putting a Curado K on it.

15 hours ago, waymont said:

I'm asking about the 7' heavy H3.

I know, I was just offering the only experience I have with the H3.