TFO ___________________________________________ • Price Range: $100-$400 ___________________________________________ • Types of Rods: Fly Fishing ___________________________________________ • Length Range: 7′-9′ ___________________________________________ • Power Range: Medium – Heavy ___________________________________________ • Action Range: Fast – Extra Fast | Kistler ___________________________________________ • Price Range: $100-$500 ___________________________________________ • Types of Rods: Spinning, Casting ___________________________________________ • Length Range: 5′-7’6″ ___________________________________________ • Power Range: Ultra-Light – Heavy ___________________________________________ • Action Range: Moderate – Extra Fast |
TFO is a fishing rod brand in the $100-$400 price range, with rods ranging from 7-9 feet in length and featuring medium to heavy power and fast to extra fast action. These specifications provide the optimal balance of power and sensitivity to catch a variety of fish, allowing for accurate casting and detection of subtle bites. Kistler is a fishing rod company with a much broader range of rods; they offer spinning, casting, and surf rods from $100-$500 in lengths from 5′-7’6″ with ultra-light to heavy action and moderate to extra fast action. They provide a selection of rods to fit anglers’ varied levels and style preferences.