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Uses for Kistler H3 7'1 (1/4-1oz) MH North Fork Blank

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Before Kistler adjusted their blank there were like a hundred reviews on this rod. I have one and am trying to find what others really used it for but now the reviews are for his new blank. I am wondering for those who have it, what do you love to throw on it? I have it paired with an aldebaran mgl so it feels like an ultra weight combo but I know the blank has a decent backbone. 

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    I use mine mostly for 1/4 and 3/8 ounce jigs. Also have used it a few times with 1/8 and 3/16 texas rigs and it worked well. I love mine, very light and sensitive. I have a Chronarch mgl on mine.

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    I have it and it’s a great rod for bottom contact but lately it’s been my chatterbait rod and it works excellent  for that. It’s a rod that surprised me with how sensitive it was. 

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    1 hour ago, Westcoast said:

    I have it and it’s a great rod for bottom contact but lately it’s been my chatterbait rod and it works excellent  for that. It’s a rod that surprised me with how sensitive it was. 

    3/8 or 1/2oz?

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    I have this year’s model (4 power) and plan on using for 3/8 Texas rigs. 

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    I have the 7'1" Helium (med-heavy/x fast) that I bought last year. I use it for Texas rigged plastics. Great sensitivity! 

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    2 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

    How are the new blanks different tho? 

    Interested to know this myself. 

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    17 minutes ago, Chief250 said:

    Interested to know this myself. 

    Originally they were going away from Northfork Composites. But that doesn't seem to be the case. 

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    On 3/24/2020 at 5:23 PM, Chief250 said:

    3/8 or 1/2oz?

    Right now, I have a 1/2 oz on it but it does just fine with the 3/8oz too. 

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    15 hours ago, NorthernBasser said:

    Originally they were going away from Northfork Composites. But that doesn't seem to be the case. 

    Wait, the current Helium rods are north fork blanks ??? I noticed the helium 3 now only says helium 

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    2 hours ago, Chief250 said:

    Wait, the current Helium rods are north fork blanks ??? I noticed the helium 3 now only says helium 

    They have the NFC logo on the product page right next to Fuji.

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