2026 Z Bone — The best rod we've ever made. Period.

All new from the blank up. No carry-overs. No compromises. Just the most advanced fishing rod Kistler has ever put its name on.

The Z Bone starts with a Kistler Carbon SENSAPLEX™ XP-10X-40 TON 100% pure Toray carbon blank — delivering unmatched sensitivity and power in a remarkably lightweight package. The 100% hand-laid carbon reel seat and woven carbon handle provide a no-slip grip and contribute to an overall weight that has to be felt to be believed. Fuji corrosion-control stainless guides with semi-conventional Alconite rings ensure smooth, friction-free performance cast after cast.

Built for serious anglers. Limited first-run quantities only.

• Casting Rod
• Length- 7'3"
• Power Rating -Light-Medium-Lite
• Model number ZB7LMH
• Action- Fast
• Blank -KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% PURE TORAY CARBON
• Structure -Open water
• Guides- Fuji corrosion-control stainless semi-conventional size Alconite rings
• Reel seat -100% hand laid carbon
• Handle type -100% woven carbon
• Length of handle -10" measured from the top of the reel seat to the bottom of the butt cap
• Line wt -12 - 15 lb mono/fluorocarbon
• Lure wt- 1/4 - 5/8 oz
• Lure/bait type -Pop Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, prop bait, walking bait, popper, weightless senko, wacky worm, neko rig, small shakey head, drop shot, finesse jig, spy / spin baits, tube, chatter bait, under spin, blade bait, jigging spoon, multi-purpose, hair jig, finesse jig, tail spinner
• Species - Bass, speckled trout, redfish, walleye

KISTLER SENSAPLEX XP-10X-40 TON 100% pure Toray carbon blank delivers unmatched sensitivity and power in a remarkably lightweight package 7' 3" Light-Medium-Heavy casting rod with Fast action—ideal for bass, speckled trout, redfish, and walleye in open water 100% hand-laid carbon reel seat and woven carbon handle provide superior no-slip grip with exceptional weight reduction Fuji corrosion-control stainless guides with Alconite rings ensure smooth, friction-free casting performance in all conditions Versatile lure compatibility: Pop Tokyo rig, lipless, diving, square bill, wake bait, jerk bait, drop shot, finesse jig, jigging spoon, and more Rated for 12-15 lb mono/fluorocarbon line and 1/4-5/8 oz lures—perfectly balanced for light-medium-heavy presentations 2026 Z Bone first-run limited edition—Kistler's most advanced fishing rod with zero carry-over components