Kistler Z Bone 3 power

[jiggerjake]

Anyone have a Kistler Z Bone 3 power rod?I would like to know what you are using it for? I was thinking about hunting one down(they are discontinued) for throwing weightless Senko's.Would this rod be a good fit for that application?

[Dave75]

I actually have two of them and really like them. I use mine for jerk baits, shakey heads and on occasion swim jigs. I personally haven't used it for senkos. I would say if there is sparse or no grass you could get away with it. I use G loomis GLX 843 for weightless senkos. They are both 3 power rods but the kistler fishes lighter, i would say it fishes more like a meduum. I love the rod for the above mentioned and would recommend it, just not around grass. We are all different but hope that helps.

[jiggerjake]

Thanks for the info.So I would be better off with something like a NRX853C or Dobyn's dx703hp or like you said the GLX843.I know the NRX893 comes highly recomended but I would like to keep it in the 7' range.

[Dave75]

I woukd definitely use the 853 NRX over the z bone 3 power for weightless senkos. I have the NRX 853 and its a sweet rod. I use mine for light t rig and jigs up to 3/8. This fall i got a used 893 and only used it 1 day. I am short and also prefer the 853 over 893. I wish we closer i would let you try them out. You wont be disappointed with the NRX 853 it's a sweet rod and would work great for weightless senkos. Good luck!

[davidsa]

I’ve used nrx803 and nrx893 for Senkos as well as my mbr843. All work. 893 is my most likely selection

[mike464]

I've got 4 of the 3 power Z Bones, I mostly throw senkos and 1/2 oz football heads on them. I think it's Kistlers best all around smallmouth casting rod, I can't believe he discontinued them.

[fishnfireman]

Seems that's the norm for them.. I have owned at least 4 different rods that they either discontinued or changed the blanks..