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iCast 2022: Kistler Chromium Scope Rod Series

A Basstrail Top Pick from iCast 2022

The relentless love and pursuit of fishing rages deep in every angler's soul. All anglers have it, whether dreaming of a personal best or winning his next tournament. So many avid anglers like our founder Trey Kistler make it a lifelong mission to do whatever it takes to catch more and bigger fish. Trey wanted a supreme fishing rod, built with the utmost attention to detail, backed by his decades of on-the-water expertise in the rod industry. The Chromium Scope is the rod to needed while you are sighting in live fish on your screen. While understanding the love of fishing and the unquenchable desire that burns within his customers, Trey has delivered another masterpiece built by hand in Texas for anglers around the world.

The Chromium line up goes beyond the focus of live sonar, and covers the must have technique specific rods that any competitive or serious weekend bass angler needs. Both casting and spinning rods available and a new Chromium baitcast reel is the perfect match for the series. 

MSRP: $350.00

Chromium Specs

• New KISTLER CARBON KC8+ blanks with faster actions, lighter weight and 100% carbon sensitivity
• New 100% Carbon split grip handle grips with new “Ultra Touch” grip n’ feel advantages
• Fuji carbon reel seats with the comfortable Kistler Smart Grip EVA foregrip Kigan guides – stainless steel with coalite ring inserts
• Hook Lock bait keeperMetallic thread wrappings and Flex Coat finish for a beautifully crafted, classic, stealth appearance.
• Average rod weight is only a mere 3 ounces!

Chromium Technique Specific Rods (Casting)

Frogs and Toads
CR-FNT-72-HMH	7' 2"	Heavy-Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/4 - 1 oz 17 - 30 lb
Texas-Carolina Rigs Jigs
CR-TCJ-71-MH	7' 1"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/8 - 3/4 oz 15 - 20 lb
CR-TCJ-74-MH	7' 4"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/8 - 3/4 oz 15 - 20 lb
Spinnerbait, Chatterbaits, Underspins
CR-SCU-72-MH	7' 2"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/4 - 5/8 oz 12 - 17 lb
Shallow Cranks Topwaters
CR-SCT-72-M	7' 2"	Medium	Fast	1/8 - 1/2 oz 8 - 12 lb
Deep Cranks Swimbait Umbrella Rigs
CR-DSU-76MH	7' 6”	Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/4 - 1 1/2 oz 15 - 25 lb
Magnum Worm Creatures Jigs
CR-WCJ-74-H	7’ 4"	Heavy	Fast	3/8- 11/2oz17-65lb
Weightless Worm Senko Fluke
CR-WSF-71-LMH	7’ 1"	Lite-Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/8 - 5/8 oz 12 - 15 lb
Scope Series
CR-SS-610-LMH	6' 10"	Lite-Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/8 - 5/8 oz 12 - 15 lb
CR-SS-72-MH	7' 2"	Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/4 - 1 oz 12 - 17 lb

Chromium Technique Specific Rods (Spinning)

Dropshot Finesse Worm
CR-DFW-70-ML	7’ 0"	Medium -Light	Fast	1/16 - 3/8 oz 6 - 12 lb
CR-DFW-70-M	7’ 0"	Medium	Fast	1/8 - 1/2 oz 8 - 14 lb
Shakyhead Tube Spy Bait
CR-STS-70-LMH	7’ 0”	Lite-Medium-Heavy	Fast	1/8 - 5/8 oz 12 - 15 lb